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FY08 EEU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,211 mi
Last recorded61,211 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 EEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,211 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Front tracking is out

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges, 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 61,176 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Front tracking is out

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges, 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,327 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER SHOULDERS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 39,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER SHOULDERS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,167 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,837 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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FY08 EEU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY08 EEU, 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 FY08 EEU registered?

FY08 EEU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is FY08 EEU safe to buy?

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