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HK57 VYE

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 96,683 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,110 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,220 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 45,769 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 45,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front tyres have bad wear on the outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,734 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2012 29,078 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,552 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,337 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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HK57 VYE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK57 VYE, 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 HK57 VYE registered?

HK57 VYE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is HK57 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 VYE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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