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EY08 XAK

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,798 mi
Last recorded75,798 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XAK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,438 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Fail 27 Mar 2018 57,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 45,845 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,632 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 35,100 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 35,100 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,616 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,285 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 XAK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 XAK registered?

EY08 XAK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 XAK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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