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YH58 KYY

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,938 mi
Last recorded129,938 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 KYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 129,938 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 128,994 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 128,993 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 122,587 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,002 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2020 103,998 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,862 miles

alloy wheel damage

Fail 14 Mar 2019 96,862 miles

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

alloy wheel damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,770 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,182 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2015 46,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,324 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,477 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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YH58 KYY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YH58 KYY, 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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What year was YH58 KYY registered?

YH58 KYY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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