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FY08 KXO

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,243 mi
Last recorded109,243 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,243 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 109,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,734 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,487 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,896 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

slight play in offside rear suspension

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,285 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 2 Aug 2014 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pad warning light on but pads are ok

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,091 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake disc`s worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc`s worn

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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FY08 KXO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY08 KXO, 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 FY08 KXO registered?

FY08 KXO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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