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KT58 CAX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,740 mi
Last recorded112,740 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT58 CAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,699 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 104,542 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,008 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 91,008 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,696 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 69,042 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,203 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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KT58 CAX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KT58 CAX, 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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What year was KT58 CAX registered?

KT58 CAX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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