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YK08 NNC

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,497 mi
Last recorded52,497 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 52,497 miles

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 52,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 48,053 miles

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

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 48,052 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no.plate cracked,advise (0.1 (b))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 42,024 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no.plate cracked,advise (0.1 (b))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 38,117 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge,outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre inner edge wearing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both discs scored,advise

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates cracked,advise (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,841 miles

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Fail 27 Apr 2019 32,839 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall excessively damaged,outer edge has deep cuts,advise

Pass 12 May 2018 30,849 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 27,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 25,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,686 miles

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre badly cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 23,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre badly cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

Fail 12 Jun 2014 21,826 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,541 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 19,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,768 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 NNC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NNC, 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 NNC registered?

YK08 NNC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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