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AB08 HYK

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,235 mi
Last recorded106,235 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,235 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre light on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,087 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 97,053 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jet fitting broken (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,787 miles

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

Front washers weak

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 10 Jun 2016 79,193 miles

Front front windscreen slight stone chips

Front windscreen wash poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2015 59,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,415 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,779 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 34,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 26,993 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 26,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,017 miles

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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AB08 HYK is a 2008 BMW 116 in White 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 AB08 HYK, 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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What year was AB08 HYK registered?

AB08 HYK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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