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YY08 CVK

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,657 mi
Last recorded14,657 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 CVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 14,299 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 10,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deformed due to flat spot on tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre deformed due to flat spot on tyre

Offside Front Tyre deformed due to flat spot on tyre

Offside Rear Tyre deformed due to flat spot on tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2017 10,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Headlights flickering

Front Sidelights flickering

Nearside Front Tyre deformed due to flat spot on tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre deformed due to flat spot on tyre

Offside Front Tyre deformed due to flat spot on tyre

Offside Rear Tyre deformed due to flat spot on tyre

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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YY08 CVK is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY08 CVK, 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 YY08 CVK registered?

YY08 CVK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YY08 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 CVK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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