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YA08 NFM

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,019 mi
Last recorded91,019 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 69,167 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,626 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 61,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,301 miles

rear differential has slight leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,231 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Reluctor ring worn and catchin ABS sensor. (1.6 (e))

Nearside Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ABS Reluctor ring worn and catchin ABS sensor. (1.6 (c))

Offside Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Reluctor ring worn and catchin ABS sensor. (1.6 (e))

Offside Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ABS Reluctor ring worn and catchin ABS sensor. (1.6 (c))

Central Rear Slight oil leak from rear differ outer seals.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,906 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,059 miles

Front and rear tyre treads cracked fronts close to cords

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished cords not exposed

both front tyre treads heavily perished but cords not exposed

Fail 27 Jun 2016 30,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished cords not exposed

both front tyre treads heavily perished but cords not exposed

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,835 miles

offside front tyre tread cracked and worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,046 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,255 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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YA08 NFM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YA08 NFM, 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 YA08 NFM registered?

YA08 NFM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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