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WM57 EPJ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,044 mi
Last recorded37,044 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 EPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 37,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 34,792 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 34,792 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 31,873 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 31,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 27,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 25,575 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 23,888 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 22,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 22,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,975 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 18,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 15,457 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 6,572 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 4,655 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 4,655 miles

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

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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WM57 EPJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WM57 EPJ, 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 WM57 EPJ registered?

WM57 EPJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is WM57 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 EPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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