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KN58 FJO

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,351 mi
Last recorded93,351 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 FJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,351 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,236 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,008 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,111 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 70,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,286 miles

Nearside mirror not in use

Fail 14 Oct 2019 68,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,947 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 65,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,713 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,422 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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KN58 FJO 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 KN58 FJO, 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 KN58 FJO registered?

KN58 FJO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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The MOT history for KN58 FJO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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