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BK08 LFO

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 LFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,056 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 74,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,056 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,065 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2011 44,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

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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BK08 LFO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BK08 LFO, 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 BK08 LFO registered?

BK08 LFO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BK08 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 LFO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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