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CR53 BYE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,763 mi
Last recorded133,763 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR53 BYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 133,763 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 133,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 129,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2024 120,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 117,052 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 117,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 112,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,695 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 105,009 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,067 miles

Front some movement in front lower arm foremost bushes

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Rear differential pinion seal weeping

windscreen has some small stone chips

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,385 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,257 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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CR53 BYE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CR53 BYE, 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 CR53 BYE registered?

CR53 BYE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is CR53 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR53 BYE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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