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KU08 WPA

2008 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,537 mi
Last recorded103,537 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WPA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 103,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil warning lamp illuminated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,081 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 98,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,336 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,326 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2022 94,773 miles

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

rear handbrake inbalance

Fail 27 Mar 2022 94,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear handbrake inbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,153 miles

Brake wear indicator light remains on

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,380 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 79,380 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,820 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,742 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,466 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,126 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 WPA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KU08 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

KU08 WPA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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