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EF57 KKP

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,480 mi
Last recorded111,480 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KKP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 111,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,894 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2017 95,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s front shock absorber has reduced damping effct

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,929 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,908 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,859 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,903 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 378,670 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,732 miles

off side front tyre bald on inner edges and near side front tyre worn on inner edge

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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EF57 KKP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF57 KKP, 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 EF57 KKP registered?

EF57 KKP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is EF57 KKP safe to buy?

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