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GY08 LKN

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,947 mi
Last recorded107,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,947 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2015 96,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre tread bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,715 miles

Nearside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside rear tyre nearing the 2mm wear bars

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,715 miles

Nearside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre nearing the 2mm wear bars

Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,603 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,603 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front No plate cracked

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,550 miles

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

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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GY08 LKN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GY08 LKN, 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 GY08 LKN registered?

GY08 LKN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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