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BN08 YCW

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YCW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 78,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,626 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,011 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 74,688 miles

brake warning light on

both number plate bulbs very dim

Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,920 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 58,920 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,690 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,843 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,306 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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BN08 YCW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BN08 YCW, 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 BN08 YCW registered?

BN08 YCW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is BN08 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 YCW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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