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KU08 WRT

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,566 mi
Last recorded96,566 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WRT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,566 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,595 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 89,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,730 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,604 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,576 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,304 miles

chip in the windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,269 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,291 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 WRT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

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

Is KU08 WRT safe to buy?

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