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MK58 UKF

2008 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,204 mi
Last recorded158,204 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 UKF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 158,204 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 149,895 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 149,774 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 127,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,786 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 116,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,673 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 87,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,699 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,543 miles

front tyres out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,611 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,343 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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MK58 UKF is a 2008 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK58 UKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK58 UKF registered?

MK58 UKF is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is MK58 UKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK58 UKF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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