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HK08 MDF

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,119 mi
Last recorded125,119 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 MDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 120,325 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 120,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 110,334 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,492 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,354 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to inner casing and has bulge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 86,791 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 86,791 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 79,013 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 75,977 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm. 205/50rf17w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 72,549 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 67,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 53,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front numbewr plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 53,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front numbewr plate cracked

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

Pass 23 May 2012 39,243 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 31,908 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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HK08 MDF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDF, 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 HK08 MDF registered?

HK08 MDF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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