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DK08 SSV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,753 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,130 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,124 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,916 miles

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 92,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt fully

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,963 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,939 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,562 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,466 miles

n/s/f tyre wear outter edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 77,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wear outter edge

o/s/r wearon inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,259 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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DK08 SSV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK08 SSV, 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 DK08 SSV registered?

DK08 SSV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DK08 SSV safe to buy?

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