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BF08 WKG

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,546 mi
Last recorded76,546 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,546 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,500 miles

UNDER TRAYS obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,394 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads worn close to low pad wear sensor

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,126 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,022 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,251 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 37,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,694 miles

front and rear brake pads 60 percent worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,219 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 28,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,681 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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BF08 WKG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF08 WKG, 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 BF08 WKG registered?

BF08 WKG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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