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DK08 YYV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,858 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,475 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 86,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,036 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 79,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

slight smearing,front wipers

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,523 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,523 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,335 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,047 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,286 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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DK08 YYV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK08 YYV, 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 DK08 YYV registered?

DK08 YYV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 YYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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