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WG08 KWS

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,724 mi
Last recorded81,724 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 KWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 81,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 77,259 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,155 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,586 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 53,593 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 49,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 44,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,340 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 39,338 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 34,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 31,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 26,588 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 20,385 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)

Pass 16 May 2011 13,794 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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WG08 KWS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WG08 KWS, 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 WG08 KWS registered?

WG08 KWS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is WG08 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 KWS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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