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AC08 YXB

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,646 mi
Last recorded96,646 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 96,646 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

TPMs light on dash

Fail 11 Jun 2026 96,646 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle

TPMs light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2025 93,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 91,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 85,522 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 85,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,336 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 81,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,191 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 81,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,676 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,764 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,681 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,001 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner Pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,059 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 29,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,295 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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AC08 YXB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AC08 YXB, 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 AC08 YXB registered?

AC08 YXB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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