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YC08 AOK

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,644 mi
Last recorded142,644 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 AOK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 142,644 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides/flashing fast (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/worn/corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower undertray

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Front door mirror glass/fading

Offside Front tyre fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two lights (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes/worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroding/inc subframe

Pass 25 Apr 2025 142,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 133,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 120,613 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,996 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tpms light on

Pass 16 Nov 2019 104,747 miles

Under-trays fitted front to rear, not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2018 101,556 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,355 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,833 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,904 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,904 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 46,194 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,971 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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YC08 AOK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC08 AOK, 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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YC08 AOK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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