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BL57 KVE

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,045 mi
Last recorded131,045 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 KVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 131,045 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 122,937 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 114,822 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension components covered in sealant

Pass 13 Aug 2022 107,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken, but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe/Suspension & Brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2021 98,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted all over

Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 80,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,413 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,026 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 42,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,335 miles

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,156 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 34,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BL57 KVE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BL57 KVE, 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 BL57 KVE registered?

BL57 KVE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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