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D4 KNB

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,009 mi
Last recorded84,009 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 KNB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 83,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 82,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,923 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO PERISH. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES.ADVISE REPLACE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front OSF TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON OUTER EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front OSF TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Fail 4 Dec 2021 79,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF UPPER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front OSF TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,354 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE GETTING LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.(205-50X17V) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SERVICE ON DASH.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSF SHOCK SHOWING SIGNS OF SMALL FLUID LEAK (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER GASKET. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 1 Dec 2018 74,044 miles

OIL CHANGE/SERVISE DUE. BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 43,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,386 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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D4 KNB 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 88.2%.

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 D4 KNB, 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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D4 KNB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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