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SK08 MOL

2008 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,578 mi
Last recorded142,578 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 MOL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 142,578 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 142,568 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,060 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,911 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 106,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 98,934 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 98,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 88,411 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 79,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 63,719 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 63,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 53,234 miles

slight play in o/s/r upper trailing arm

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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SK08 MOL is a 2008 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK08 MOL, 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 SK08 MOL registered?

SK08 MOL is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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