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EY08 XAS

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,438 mi
Last recorded78,438 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XAS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2025 77,420 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,366 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,131 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 42,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,189 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread 3mm, Advise.

Offside rear tyre tread 3mm, 205/55/16 R.f, Advise.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 35,137 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread 3mm, Advise.

Offside rear tyre tread 3mm, 205/55/16 R.f, Advise.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 25,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 21,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,671 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 XAS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

EY08 XAS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is EY08 XAS safe to buy?

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