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YE08 OJH

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,983 mi
Last recorded114,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,983 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 110,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 106,090 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,510 miles

Under tray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,465 miles

offside resr seat belt not tested due to seat back down and contents in car at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,437 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

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 OJH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OJH, 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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What year was YE08 OJH registered?

YE08 OJH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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