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YF58 KVW

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,131 mi
Last recorded93,131 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 KVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 93,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 89,037 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 83,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 83,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,595 miles

both front brake hoses signs of cracking/ageing

Fail 21 Aug 2020 75,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

both front brake hoses signs of cracking/ageing

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner edge 205/50/17/v run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 68,847 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,717 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 63,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,939 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 49,527 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 8 Jan 2014 41,999 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,512 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 35,512 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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,984 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 25,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KVW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

YF58 KVW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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The MOT history for YF58 KVW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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