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KY08 JVZ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,979 mi
Last recorded97,979 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 JVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 95,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front surface corrosion to brake discs

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,334 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front surface corrosion to brake discs

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,372 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 91,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,775 miles

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,095 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,595 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin,2-3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,458 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 25,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,600 miles

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

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 JVZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JVZ, 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 KY08 JVZ registered?

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

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