MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
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
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under tray fitted all over
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside front brake hose slightly twisted
nearside rear brake binding slightly
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BL57 KVE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2008.
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