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HK08 ZDO

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,543 mi
Last recorded101,543 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 101,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205--50--17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 97,039 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake limits just met. NSR lower effort

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,442 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 70,463 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,885 miles

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

tpms warning light on

Fail 23 Sep 2020 62,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,785 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,722 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 43,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,783 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 22,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 20,318 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,374 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 ZDO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HK08 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

HK08 ZDO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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