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YE08 KYF

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,470 mi
Last recorded99,470 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,528 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,008 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 84,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,824 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 77,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,610 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 64,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 58,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 52,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,737 miles

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

nsf tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,053 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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YE08 KYF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver 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 YE08 KYF, 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 YE08 KYF registered?

YE08 KYF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is YE08 KYF safe to buy?

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