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FX08 TKK

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,199 mi
Last recorded44,199 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 TKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 44,199 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 43,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer track rod end corroded

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 43,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 43,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 43,392 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 43,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,901 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 35,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 3mm 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,128 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,256 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 25,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,384 miles

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

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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FX08 TKK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver 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 FX08 TKK, 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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FX08 TKK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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