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GY08 YVM

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,159 mi
Last recorded94,159 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 94,159 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2023 93,188 miles

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2022 92,145 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,755 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,859 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 90,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,100 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 84,100 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 74,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,212 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 63,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 62,070 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,988 miles

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N/s rear brake pad apears to be getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,624 miles

engine and body undershields fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine and body undershields fitted

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 YVM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY08 YVM, 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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GY08 YVM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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