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HK08 YKJ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,482 mi
Last recorded65,482 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 65,482 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 65,482 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 59,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 55,219 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 47,096 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2018 44,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 43,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,604 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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HK08 YKJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HK08 YKJ, 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 HK08 YKJ registered?

HK08 YKJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is HK08 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 YKJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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