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YR08 GKF

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,902 mi
Last recorded101,902 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,902 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear diff oil seal slight leak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,084 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,142 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,142 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,783 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 68,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,951 miles

N/S/R ABS pick up ring making contact with sensor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,405 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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YR08 GKF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR08 GKF, 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 YR08 GKF registered?

YR08 GKF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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