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PK08 XHM

2008 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,285 mi
Last recorded120,285 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 XHM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 120,285 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,363 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 115,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,829 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,017 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions too clean to register

hand brake close to end of usefull travel

Pass 23 Apr 2011 64,342 miles

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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PK08 XHM is a 2008 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PK08 XHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 XHM registered?

PK08 XHM is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is PK08 XHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 XHM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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