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EY08 DJF

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,021 mi
Last recorded119,021 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 DJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,021 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,386 miles

Offside Rear body panel damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads not fully visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken, still supported

Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 108,557 miles

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,010 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 93,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Nov 2018 93,609 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,086 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 89,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 78,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate loose

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,295 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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EY08 DJF is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY08 DJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EY08 DJF registered?

EY08 DJF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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