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A4 YNL

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,353 mi
Last recorded32,353 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,353 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 31,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 29,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 28,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 25,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,142 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2018 20,673 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 19,159 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 17,362 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer tyre wearing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear door damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 10,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,491 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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A4 YNL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A4 YNL, 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 A4 YNL registered?

A4 YNL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is A4 YNL safe to buy?

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