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YR08 KOH

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,476 mi
Last recorded129,476 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 KOH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,476 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 129,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,595 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 122,583 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 119,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 111,894 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 111,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,625 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 81,625 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 64,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 55,172 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,589 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,137 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,885 miles

osf tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KOH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KOH, 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 YR08 KOH registered?

YR08 KOH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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