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VK08 KWG

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,318 mi
Last recorded108,318 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 108,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 105,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 101,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,831 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,586 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,611 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,611 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,125 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 44,125 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,108 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,829 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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VK08 KWG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 VK08 KWG, 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 VK08 KWG registered?

VK08 KWG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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