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V6 KVV

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,613 mi
Last recorded105,613 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 KVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 105,613 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 105,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 103,734 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 102,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 100,838 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2023 100,838 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,999 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake hoses cracking

nsf tyre cut on side wall

rear pads getting low

Fail 4 Apr 2022 93,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

front brake hoses cracking

nsf tyre cut on side wall

rear pads getting low

tpms light on

Pass 13 Mar 2021 86,572 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 86,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,707 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 65,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,685 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,764 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)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,364 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,194 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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V6 KVV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V6 KVV, 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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V6 KVV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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