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HK08 YOE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,980 mi
Last recorded101,980 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YOE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,980 miles

Both Front Brake Flexi Perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 101,978 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both Front Brake Flexi Perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake lever no reserve travel

Fail 18 Nov 2019 94,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake lever no reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 83,230 miles

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

bodywork damage nearside

eml on

fuel cap rubber cracking

rear tyre valves deteriorating

various damage in swept area of windscreen

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 4 Oct 2017 83,225 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bodywork damage nearside

eml on

fuel cap rubber cracking

rear tyre valves deteriorating

various damage in swept area of windscreen

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,232 miles

handbrake travel high

nsf tyre worn

Fail 24 Sep 2016 74,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake travel high

nsf tyre worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,668 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 62,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,888 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 40,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,817 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 30,817 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,909 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges!

Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,080 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 YOE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK08 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

HK08 YOE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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