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KV58 LZW

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 LZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 112,915 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hoses slightly perished - N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe support bracket/ arm corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,418 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush work

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 110,264 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 110,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Subframe support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake efficiency only just met .

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 15 Jun 2022 104,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Jun 2021 99,402 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 89,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 65,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,444 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 44,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KV58 LZW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KV58 LZW, 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 KV58 LZW registered?

KV58 LZW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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