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CA08 ZKP

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,904 mi
Last recorded116,904 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ZKP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,904 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 116,891 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on, on dash

Fail 18 Jun 2015 87,752 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,738 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,057 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 56,057 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CA08 ZKP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA08 ZKP, 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 CA08 ZKP registered?

CA08 ZKP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is CA08 ZKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 ZKP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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