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GP08 YMJ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 YMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 82,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,736 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 72,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,690 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,521 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,564 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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GP08 YMJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black 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 GP08 YMJ, 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 GP08 YMJ registered?

GP08 YMJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is GP08 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 YMJ 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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