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YK08 LHB

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,799 mi
Last recorded114,799 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,799 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,777 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 109,777 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 109,775 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,509 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,779 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,962 miles

Low brake pad wear light on at dashboard

Traction control light on at dashboard

Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Low brake pad wear light on at dashboard

Traction control light on at dashboard

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,073 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,425 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 58,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,784 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,643 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 LHB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

YK08 LHB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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