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KY08 JWG

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,454 mi
Last recorded126,454 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 126,454 miles

petrol cap flap does not secure in a closed position

Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,090 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex securing stud corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 119,088 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex securing stud corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 111,811 miles

n/s/f - o/s/r - n/s/r tyres cracking slightly on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2023 111,811 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm - big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f - o/s/r - n/s/r tyres cracking slightly on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,780 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 104,780 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,882 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 96,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 96,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 74,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 69,178 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,095 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,764 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 38,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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 JWG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

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

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