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HK08 HKE

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,245 mi
Last recorded51,245 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 51,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 46,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 27,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 22,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 20,660 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,291 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 16,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 10,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 10,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 10,049 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 9,025 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 9,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 7,050 miles

Offside 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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HK08 HKE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 HK08 HKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK08 HKE registered?

HK08 HKE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is HK08 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 HKE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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