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BF08 YNY

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,956 mi
Last recorded168,956 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 168,956 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,335 miles

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

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,337 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 124,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 45% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,462 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,736 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,831 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,842 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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BF08 YNY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF08 YNY, 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 BF08 YNY registered?

BF08 YNY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is BF08 YNY safe to buy?

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