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KY08 CXH

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,059 mi
Last recorded102,059 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 CXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 102,051 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil dripping on to the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil pressure warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2022 98,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,922 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,727 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 50,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,098 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KY08 CXH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KY08 CXH, 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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KY08 CXH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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