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YR08 KPV

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,841 mi
Last recorded113,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 KPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 113,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 107,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,124 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,989 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,870 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,596 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 66,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,403 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,379 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f jacking point rubber missing

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,577 miles

advise cut in o/s/r tyre

advise o/s/f jacking point rubber missing

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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YR08 KPV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR08 KPV, 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 YR08 KPV registered?

YR08 KPV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YR08 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 KPV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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