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BK08 SYZ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,927 mi
Last recorded132,927 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 SYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 132,927 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 127,877 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 127,877 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 120,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 113,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 108,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear wiper inop

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 97,536 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

wet conditions

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,133 miles

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

under covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,242 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,158 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges

large cut in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,990 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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BK08 SYZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey 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 BK08 SYZ, 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 BK08 SYZ registered?

BK08 SYZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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