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YK08 GZJ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,962 mi
Last recorded89,962 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 89,962 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand/parking brake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 89,962 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand/parking brake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 86,730 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,724 miles

Central exhaust leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 85,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested calliper not secure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central exhaust leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,109 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Hand brake lever is high

Rear Both side rear parking brake low efficiency

Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,763 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,752 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 77,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 74,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,194 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 66,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,222 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,224 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,224 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,410 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 32,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 22,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,951 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 GZJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZJ, 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 YK08 GZJ registered?

YK08 GZJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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