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YG08 NUY

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,777 mi
Last recorded101,777 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,077 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 93,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 85,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,209 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight play inner steering arms

Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,368 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,688 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,179 miles

nearside front tyre worn very thin on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,609 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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YG08 NUY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YG08 NUY, 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 NUY registered?

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

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