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YK08 LGF

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,398 mi
Last recorded108,398 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 108,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 108,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 104,548 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 100,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 88,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertray/s fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2021 88,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame support arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame support arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 88,596 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,901 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged caliper to subframe perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged caliper to subframe perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and forward sub-frame strengthening plates corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,901 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front bump stop worn and deteriated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front support brackets from subframe to floor (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall but not reached cords

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,897 miles

washers poor in operation

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,861 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 LGF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YK08 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

YK08 LGF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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