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YG08 NJK

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,462 mi
Last recorded103,462 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,163 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 98,144 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,661 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,433 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 85,433 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,104 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 77,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 71,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,560 miles

bad oil leak

rear pads low

Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,079 miles

Minor damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,983 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,833 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres wearing on outter 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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YG08 NJK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJK, 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 YG08 NJK registered?

YG08 NJK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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