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KW08 KYM

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,439 mi
Last recorded113,439 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 KYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,439 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2024 104,275 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear diff noisy

Fail 12 Jun 2024 104,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Rear diff noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,095 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 98,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Shoulder ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 93,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,185 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 85,185 miles

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

Body component likely to become detached fuel cap lid (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,397 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,756 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,755 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,486 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 66,486 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,847 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a small nail in tread

Fail 30 Jun 2014 56,847 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear tyre has a small nail in tread

Pass 3 May 2013 51,456 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 46,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on nearside front tyre on outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,258 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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KW08 KYM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KW08 KYM, 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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KW08 KYM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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