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YA57 KMK

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,313 mi
Last recorded111,313 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 KMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 111,313 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,120 miles

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion to suspension components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2023 98,553 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension components

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2022 92,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

General corrosion to suspension components

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel flap has had an effective repair

Full sill and floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 77,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,955 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,281 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 69,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 69,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,655 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 57,257 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,271 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,720 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 28,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,229 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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YA57 KMK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA57 KMK, 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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YA57 KMK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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