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KO08 XSG

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,831 mi
Last recorded135,831 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 135,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 131,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 127,478 miles

Central Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 123,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 121,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 118,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper and arm missing

Fail 6 Aug 2021 118,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper and arm missing

Pass 3 Aug 2020 115,683 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2019 112,624 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fuel cap sealing ring beginning to perish.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,119 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,317 miles

engine bay covers fitted and not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Aug 2013 86,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,393 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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KO08 XSG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KO08 XSG, 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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KO08 XSG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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