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KU08 KWP

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,054 mi
Last recorded147,054 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 KWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 147,054 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 147,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 139,185 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 133,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slices in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,453 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rear suspension bush can feel movement when wheel is checked for play

Fail 2 Oct 2016 116,453 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rear suspension bush can feel movement when wheel is checked for play

Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,808 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,155 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,144 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,321 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,321 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,521 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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KU08 KWP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU08 KWP, 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 KU08 KWP registered?

KU08 KWP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 KWP safe to buy?

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