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AJ58 KWS

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 KWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,313 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,191 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 76,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,257 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,742 miles

2 nails in OSR tyre

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (Suspect wheel alignment incorrect)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,742 miles

2 nails in OSR tyre

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (Suspect wheel alignment incorrect)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,224 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,687 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,988 miles

The n/s/f tyre is worn to minimum legal limits on the outer edge

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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AJ58 KWS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ58 KWS, 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 AJ58 KWS registered?

AJ58 KWS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AJ58 KWS safe to buy?

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