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YM08 KVU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,522 mi
Last recorded104,522 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 KVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 104,522 miles

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 28 Sep 2024 101,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 96,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,016 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 63,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,099 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 58,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 40,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,328 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING TO THE EDGE.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,918 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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YM08 KVU 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 YM08 KVU, 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 YM08 KVU registered?

YM08 KVU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is YM08 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 KVU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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