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YK08 GVT

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,105 mi
Last recorded27,105 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,105 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,320 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 GVT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

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

Is YK08 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 GVT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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