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YK08 LXL

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,753 mi
Last recorded93,753 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 93,753 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 93,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 91,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded and slight wear to bushes

offside front jacking block missing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes and outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front jacking block missing

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of outer sills, fuel and brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,558 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

slight noise in diff bearings

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 2mm cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust slight corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,352 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,934 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,754 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting view

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

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

Under trays fitted restricting view

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,399 miles

Under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 8 Oct 2016 56,113 miles

Under trays fitted restricting view.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 47,432 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,691 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2013 36,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,478 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 18 Jun 2011 23,848 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 LXL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

YK08 LXL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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