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DE08 YUR

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,868 mi
Last recorded105,868 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,868 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,864 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Both Sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both Sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,364 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 98,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 92,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 92,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,594 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,063 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 43,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 35,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 29,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 22,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,649 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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DE08 YUR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE08 YUR, 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 DE08 YUR registered?

DE08 YUR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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