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VO08 YDM

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,473 mi
Last recorded61,473 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YDM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,473 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,471 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,433 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,299 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,811 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,032 miles

exhaust is rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2019 54,032 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on o/s of pattern (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust is rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,007 miles

exhaust is rusty

o/s headlamp is giving a poor pattern

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,379 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn at inner edge

f/o/s tyre is perished and worn at inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,678 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre is perished

front discs are worn and pads appear 60% worn

front tyres are worn at outer edge

rear discs are worn and pads appear 70% worn

Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,183 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,174 miles

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

exhaust rusty

r/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,121 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,427 miles

(front) tyres cracking in tread and wearing on outer edges

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,698 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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VO08 YDM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey 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 VO08 YDM, 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 VO08 YDM registered?

VO08 YDM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VO08 YDM 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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