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YK08 GHV

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,603 mi
Last recorded40,603 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 40,603 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 36,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 31,852 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 31,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,817 miles

Emissions erratic .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides are badly pitted on outer faces . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides . (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished . (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides badly worn on very inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,955 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 11,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 11,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 10,682 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 10,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 9,388 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 8,259 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,300 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 6,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 5,729 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 4,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 3,576 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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YK08 GHV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 YK08 GHV, 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 YK08 GHV registered?

YK08 GHV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YK08 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 GHV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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