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WJ08 KUF

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,353 mi
Last recorded111,353 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KUF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,353 miles

Parking brake warning light on

Fail 21 Oct 2020 111,353 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,147 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,855 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking to both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 87,536 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

very light cracking to both front flexi brake hoses

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,186 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,119 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 13 Feb 2012 42,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,040 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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WJ08 KUF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ08 KUF, 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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WJ08 KUF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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