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YK08 GYG

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,079 mi
Last recorded55,079 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,079 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,383 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,736 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,954 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,024 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,097 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 23,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YK08 GYG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

YK08 GYG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is YK08 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 GYG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK08 GYG have outstanding finance?

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