MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EXTENSIVE, TEMPORARY REPAIRS TO BODY WORK, N/S.F AND N/S.R.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT ,DISTORTION. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
EXTENSIVE, TEMPORARY REPAIRS TO BODY WORK, N/S.F AND N/S.R.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW, DUE TO IMPACT, RESECURED AND ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHT ,DISTORTION. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTING TO SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
BODY DAMAGE, N/S/R DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH AREA.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM BALL JOINT, SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested INOP. (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury N/S/R DOOR/WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED, SHARP EDGES. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMPORARY CAP FITTED. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM BALL JOINT, SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Road wheel fixing missing NSF - OSF - NSR - OSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nail in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear/ offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear/ offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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DY08 UWS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 DY08 UWS, 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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DY08 UWS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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