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GY08 SYJ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 SYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,050 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,227 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 75,104 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,579 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 63,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,506 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside rear driveshaft/diff oil seal leaking

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,411 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,886 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,690 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

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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GY08 SYJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY08 SYJ, 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 GY08 SYJ registered?

GY08 SYJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GY08 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 SYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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