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WK08 SXC

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,763 mi
Last recorded123,763 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 SXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 123,763 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,676 miles

Bonnet release worn

Both rear shock dust covers insecure

Rear brake discs worn

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 117,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Bonnet release worn

Both rear shock dust covers insecure

Both rear tyres worn

Rear brake discs worn

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 108,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear number plate light dim

rear brake disc worn

Pass 19 Feb 2022 98,684 miles

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

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

centre exhaust anger broken

Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre exhaust anger broken

Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,957 miles

both rear shock dust cover insecure

front and rear brake discs worn

front flexible brake hose's perishing

Fail 2 Feb 2021 89,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both rear shock dust cover insecure

front and rear brake discs worn

front flexible brake hose's perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,328 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 78,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,123 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 61,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,212 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 42,212 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 2 x large bulges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres bald inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,460 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,311 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 27,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 23,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,692 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,650 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 15,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,123 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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WK08 SXC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WK08 SXC, 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 WK08 SXC registered?

WK08 SXC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WK08 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 SXC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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