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WKZ 2778

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,764 mi
Last recorded73,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 2778
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,764 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,138 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front dust cover missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 67,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front dust cover missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,793 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,793 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,596 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,705 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 33,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WKZ 2778 is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WKZ 2778, 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

How do I check the history of WKZ 2778?

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What year was WKZ 2778 registered?

WKZ 2778 is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is WKZ 2778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKZ 2778 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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