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VK08 OYH

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,132 mi
Last recorded69,132 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 OYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 69,132 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 69,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,228 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 66,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND TREAD ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND TREAD ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND TREAD ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 53,075 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,415 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 23,454 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,702 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,680 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,551 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,524 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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VK08 OYH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK08 OYH, 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 VK08 OYH registered?

VK08 OYH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is VK08 OYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 OYH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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