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YK08 NYU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,559 mi
Last recorded97,559 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 97,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 97,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 93,774 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,429 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))

fuel cap seal slightly cracked/perished

Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,312 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))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,503 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RSC RFT 205/50/R17(89V)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,904 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,935 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 39,935 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,861 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 25 Aug 2011 26,190 miles

Airbag light on

Rear washer not squirting water on screen but water can be seen leaking from tailgate.

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 NYU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

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

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