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KR08 RMZ

2008 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,064 mi
Last recorded117,064 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 117,064 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 117,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring and sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative pump not working (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pad wear sensor not fitted to pads

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,373 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 111,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 107,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm Offside is 4-5mm so suspected caliper or slider issue. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 102,061 miles

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

Front brake discs, little worn

Front tracking is out

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 102,061 miles

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

Front brake discs, little worn

Front tracking is out

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 215/40/18 (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,018 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,296 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 80,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi pipe deterorated but not blowing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges and has cuts in the tread not down to cords

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,856 miles

advise number plate lamp loose but secure

advise o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,856 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

advise number plate lamp loose but secure

advise o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,220 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre inner tread is worn

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 RMZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KR08 RMZ, 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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KR08 RMZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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