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V20 KAM

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,125 mi
Last recorded116,125 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 KAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,264 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,258 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,812 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 91,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 87,455 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 83,592 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,218 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,185 miles

Nearside front tyre valve perishing

Offside rear brake pad sensor insecure

Under-tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,828 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 45,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,151 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 31,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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V20 KAM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V20 KAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V20 KAM registered?

V20 KAM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is V20 KAM safe to buy?

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