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DY58 KCX

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,947 mi
Last recorded125,947 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 KCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 125,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2023 125,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,572 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 114,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 108,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bump stop split

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 100,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 92,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,533 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,447 miles

NAIL N/S/F/ TYRE

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,588 miles

Rear Washer inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,358 miles

Front wipers bit smeary.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,660 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,407 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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DY58 KCX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DY58 KCX, 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 DY58 KCX registered?

DY58 KCX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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