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YF58 KFV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,146 mi
Last recorded90,146 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 KFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,146 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,997 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,996 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect plate in dash board not correct place (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short Brake Pad sensor broken wires (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake Pad sensor wiring (1.9.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,011 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 28 Sep 2015 51,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 44,957 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,734 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on the outer tread areas

Fail 7 Oct 2013 35,734 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,231 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,176 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 18,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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YF58 KFV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF58 KFV, 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 YF58 KFV registered?

YF58 KFV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is YF58 KFV safe to buy?

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