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GX08 EZJ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 EZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 104,868 miles

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

brake warning light on.

Fail 14 May 2021 104,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

brake warning light on.

Pass 14 May 2020 100,684 miles

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

offside rear brake pad sensor wire cut.

Fail 13 May 2020 100,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

offside rear brake pad sensor wire cut.

Pass 14 May 2019 95,159 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 95,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 138,282 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald low tread depth edges / nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 138,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald low tread depth edges / nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 79,988 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 70,045 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 70,045 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 63,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 55,537 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 55,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 47,418 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 43,154 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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GX08 EZJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GX08 EZJ, 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 GX08 EZJ registered?

GX08 EZJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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