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KR08 RJO

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,960 mi
Last recorded76,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 76,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 75,545 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 74,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 72,820 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 72,815 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine excess uneven (misfire) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 71,166 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 71,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 66,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 64,299 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 64,299 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 61,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,412 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing slightly

Long travel on handbrake

Rear brake pads wearing thin , approx. 90% worn

Screw in N/S/F tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 40,218 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 40,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,648 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 19 Jun 2012 21,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,173 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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KR08 RJO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR08 RJO, 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 KR08 RJO registered?

KR08 RJO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is KR08 RJO safe to buy?

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