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KY08 JVN

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,871 mi
Last recorded70,871 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 JVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 70,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking - strong advisory (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting snapped in front of diff (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking - strong advisory (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads about to hit disc - strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 70,871 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting snapped in front of diff (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking - strong advisory (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking - strong advisory (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads about to hit disc - strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,068 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both frts wearing on shoulders 205/50/17 w89 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 44,959 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 41,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,382 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre has wear Inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,907 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 17,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 15,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,514 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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KY08 JVN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KY08 JVN, 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 KY08 JVN registered?

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

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