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YA08 NSN

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,814 mi
Last recorded75,814 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 75,804 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,375 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 68,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,575 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 64,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 59,068 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 55,958 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017-R/F (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

service light on dash

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,046 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 36,082 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

service light on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 25,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 18,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts and cracks in tread of o/s/r tyre

o/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,133 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 NSN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

YA08 NSN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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