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YH08 YKX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 119,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 105,072 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 105,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 94,840 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Fouling rear diff (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 94,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Fouling rear diff (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 73,450 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Apr 2021 73,450 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,757 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 64,833 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,633 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,298 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 1st stages of perrishing, efficient at test.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,415 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 YKX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKX, 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 YKX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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