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YH08 ZJK

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,044 mi
Last recorded77,044 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 77,044 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 76,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 75,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,251 miles

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

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

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,444 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,735 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Dec 2019 72,039 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,630 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 68,890 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,804 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,643 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension makes a creaking noise ( no obvious fault at time of test

both front tyres have the edges scrubbed

Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension makes a creaking noise ( no obvious fault at time of test

both front tyres have the edges scrubbed

Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,694 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 20,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 ZJK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZJK, 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 ZJK registered?

YH08 ZJK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 ZJK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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