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YH08 WKN

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,922 mi
Last recorded93,922 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 93,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,686 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen VIN partly obscured

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

Rear Offside tyre is a RUNFLAT and Nearside tyre is an EXTRA LOAD

Pass 21 Dec 2022 85,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 85,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 81,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,211 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 63,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,449 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,380 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,321 miles

left front tyre worn on outer edge

left rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,491 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,529 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,521 miles

front and rear brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,020 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 WKN is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 YH08 WKN, 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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YH08 WKN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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