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KK57 AOW

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,976 mi
Last recorded142,976 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 AOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 142,976 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 136,654 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 136,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,371 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 122,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,981 miles

E.M.L on

Pass 15 Aug 2016 100,773 miles

Front brake disks worn

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 100,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front BOTH tyres worn on outer edge

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

Front brake disks worn

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,911 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 73,911 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,275 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,752 miles

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

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

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

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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KK57 AOW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KK57 AOW, 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 KK57 AOW registered?

KK57 AOW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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