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109,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn downwards facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced offside & nearside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested engine mis- firing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre wearing on both outer edges (2mm)
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DY08 KVE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DY08 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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DY08 KVE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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