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VX08 WKF

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,433 mi
Last recorded101,433 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 WKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,231 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,995 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,093 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,013 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 61,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,134 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o,s,r adult seat belt not fully inspected child seat fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2015 56,134 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o,s,r adult seat belt not fully inspected child seat fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,703 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,351 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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VX08 WKF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VX08 WKF, 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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What year was VX08 WKF registered?

VX08 WKF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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