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DY08 UXC

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,511 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 101,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side to high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,484 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,744 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,630 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 63,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,377 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,084 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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DY08 UXC is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UXC, 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 DY08 UXC registered?

DY08 UXC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is DY08 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 UXC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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