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YH08 SGU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

54,860 mi
Last recorded54,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 SGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 54,860 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 42,531 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 41,817 miles

tpms light on

Pass 15 May 2024 40,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 38,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 38,070 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 37,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 34,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 31,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2018 27,472 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 27,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,687 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 23,852 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 21,863 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,910 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,666 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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YH08 SGU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YH08 SGU, 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 YH08 SGU registered?

YH08 SGU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is YH08 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 SGU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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