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YG08 CGU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,546 mi
Last recorded37,546 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 37,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 37,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 36,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 35,956 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 35,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 35,101 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,914 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 34,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,632 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,376 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,332 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,889 miles

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,374 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,745 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,386 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YG08 CGU 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 100%.

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 YG08 CGU, 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 YG08 CGU registered?

YG08 CGU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YG08 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 CGU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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