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KJ08 THX

2008 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,358 mi
Last recorded131,358 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 THX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 131,358 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2023 125,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2023 125,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 121,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,741 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 120,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 115,731 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 109,151 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 104,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,672 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,836 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 46,499 miles

o/s/r tyre has several small pieces of metal in tread

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 21 May 2013 35,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,828 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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KJ08 THX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KJ08 THX, 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 KJ08 THX registered?

KJ08 THX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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