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YH08 WJM

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,506 mi
Last recorded56,506 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 56,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 54,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 49,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 48,864 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Pads Getting Low

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,094 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,348 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,152 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread unevenly worn - possible faulty rear shock absorber (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,530 miles

n/s/f tyre edge worn

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,509 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 32,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,633 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,602 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 WJM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

YH08 WJM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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