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BU08 YSG

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,072 mi
Last recorded88,072 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,563 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 81,563 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,153 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,896 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,054 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 52,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,306 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,472 miles

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Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,034 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 31,034 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,816 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 20,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,763 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in inner side wall all the way round the tyre, but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

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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BU08 YSG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU08 YSG, 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 BU08 YSG registered?

BU08 YSG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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