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FL58 KJE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,238 mi
Last recorded127,238 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 KJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 127,238 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 127,131 miles
Pass 29 May 2022 108,249 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 108,386 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 102,483 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,588 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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FL58 KJE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL58 KJE, 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 FL58 KJE registered?

FL58 KJE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FL58 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 KJE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL58 KJE have outstanding finance?

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