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YA57 NKL

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 NKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 90,066 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,978 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 74,978 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,690 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,334 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 70,324 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 67,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 63,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,538 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,665 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2013 33,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 25,331 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 20,220 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 20,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,067 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 NKL is a 2008 BMW 116 in White 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 NKL, 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 YA57 NKL registered?

YA57 NKL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is YA57 NKL safe to buy?

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