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YK08 OJF

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 54,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 51,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front alloy arm inner large bush worn movement lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking /perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front alloy arm large inner bush movement lift worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread bald close to limit tread1.6/2mm(205/55-16h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 49,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm....205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,985 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,136 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,955 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,235 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted obscuring parts

Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,314 miles

advise handbrake uneven application

Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,277 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 30,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise front pads wearing low

advise offside front tyre showing age related crack/tears and sign of perishing

advise rear pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,299 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 23 Jun 2011 15,400 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 OJF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

YK08 OJF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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