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KY08 JWL

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,545 mi
Last recorded152,545 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 152,545 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 146,155 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,498 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 136,284 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 129,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,935 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,150 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,027 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 99,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,767 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,606 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 30,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,391 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 JWL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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