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YK08 SYT

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,450 mi
Last recorded75,450 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,612 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,833 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,392 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 39,392 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,470 miles

Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 37,299 miles

Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 36,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,220 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,917 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 19,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,974 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 SYT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

YK08 SYT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YK08 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 SYT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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