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YK08 MHV

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,145 mi
Last recorded113,145 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective have a condensation water /ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 100,887 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective amber warning light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective compensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 95,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 95,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 92,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,179 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 91,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 89,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged both the offside front and the nearside rear tyre valve stems are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 70,147 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 51,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 40,547 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,783 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 19 Jul 2013 33,618 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 33,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,806 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 MHV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV registered?

YK08 MHV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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