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DY08 UWW

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 127,978 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 124,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,342 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,906 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner pads appear low

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 78,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner pads appear low

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 4 Aug 2015 57,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,207 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,519 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,495 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,983 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,983 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DY08 UWW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWW, 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 DY08 UWW registered?

DY08 UWW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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