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KL08 TYB

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,703 mi
Last recorded126,703 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 TYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 126,703 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 126,664 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,286 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,319 miles

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

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

brake ware light on

hi level brake light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake ware light on

hi level brake light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,370 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,463 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,621 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,946 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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KL08 TYB is a 2008 BMW 116 in White 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 KL08 TYB, 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 KL08 TYB registered?

KL08 TYB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is KL08 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 TYB 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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