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YG08 ORZ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,233 mi
Last recorded110,233 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 110,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 107,455 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,246 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,207 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Handbrake little or no reserve travel

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,539 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 84,409 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc's & Pads worn on front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Four tyres perished/cracking in tread and wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 70,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 56,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 48,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 35,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,636 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 ORZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

YG08 ORZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is YG08 ORZ safe to buy?

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