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DG08 ZYY

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,744 mi
Last recorded64,744 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,744 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,465 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,942 miles

Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated battery terminal point (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,990 miles

both front tyres outer edges wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,941 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,269 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,056 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 14,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DG08 ZYY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DG08 ZYY, 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 DG08 ZYY registered?

DG08 ZYY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is DG08 ZYY safe to buy?

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