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KU08 UHT

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,903 mi
Last recorded98,903 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 UHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 98,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 95,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 95,279 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 78,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,332 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 67,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PIPE OFF (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault OSF SEAT SENSOR LOOSE WIRE (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 64,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 60,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 60,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 51,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,170 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,169 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 wheel bolt of each wheel missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,812 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,658 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,684 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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KU08 UHT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UHT, 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 KU08 UHT registered?

KU08 UHT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is KU08 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 UHT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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