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YL08 NVC

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,134 mi
Last recorded114,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 114,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 95,386 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,831 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 81,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,011 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 72,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,702 miles

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

oil leak

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,507 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 59,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,230 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 39,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

eml lamp on dash all time

Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,889 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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YL08 NVC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL08 NVC, 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 YL08 NVC registered?

YL08 NVC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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