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UEZ 4740

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,864 mi
Last recorded31,864 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 4740
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 31,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 31,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 31,017 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,777 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 30,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 28,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,132 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner face, pads 5 - 6mm

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,446 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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UEZ 4740 is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UEZ 4740, 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

How do I check the history of UEZ 4740?

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What year was UEZ 4740 registered?

UEZ 4740 is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is UEZ 4740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEZ 4740 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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