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CX08 YCG

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,163 mi
Last recorded84,163 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 YCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 84,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,065 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,468 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 62,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,549 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,964 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,589 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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CX08 YCG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CX08 YCG, 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 CX08 YCG registered?

CX08 YCG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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