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GN08 YMR

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,183 mi
Last recorded139,183 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YMR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 139,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,529 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 122,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,180 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,119 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 91,119 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,486 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,562 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 25 Oct 2018 78,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,727 miles

Front tyre wear edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,598 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,957 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 48,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,682 miles

Chip in windscreen.

N/S/R Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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)

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 42,681 miles

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

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

Chip in windscreen.

N/S/R Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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)

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,191 miles

scratches to o/s/f wing.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,067 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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GN08 YMR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN08 YMR, 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 GN08 YMR registered?

GN08 YMR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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