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WV58 KTL

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,608 mi
Last recorded136,608 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 KTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 136,608 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 126,465 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 126,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 116,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 116,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Jul 2021 108,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Jun 2020 104,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated AGE CRACKING ON BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES ,SUGGEST REPLACED AT LATER DATE. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE BROKEN (0.1 (b))

Offside OIL LEAK ENGINE

Offside Rear Outer DRIVE SHAFT WEARING THROUGH PAD WARNING WIRE ON OUTER JOINT

Fail 11 Jul 2019 95,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits C.O HIGH (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits H.C HIGH (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BAD CRACKING ON EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated AGE CRACKING ON BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES ,SUGGEST REPLACED AT LATER DATE. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE BROKEN (0.1 (b))

Offside OIL LEAK ENGINE

Offside Rear Outer DRIVE SHAFT WEARING THROUGH PAD WARNING WIRE ON OUTER JOINT

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,926 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,523 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,035 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,966 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake wear indicator light on

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,672 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 40,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,967 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 26,967 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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WV58 KTL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV58 KTL, 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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WV58 KTL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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