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YK08 SYY

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,799 mi
Last recorded55,799 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 SYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 55,799 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 55,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,544 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,301 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 47,300 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,797 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 45,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 40,682 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,339 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 31,339 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,552 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 SYY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

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

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