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DY08 UYW

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,654 mi
Last recorded74,654 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust central hanger broken but system secure

Fail 18 Dec 2020 74,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust central hanger broken but system secure

Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,922 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 64,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,771 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 57,743 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned pad warning wire (3.6.I.5)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring badly positioned pad warning wire (3.6.I.5)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,046 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 49,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,545 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyres wearing very low on tread

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,098 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,476 miles

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

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

outer sill not checked,plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,724 miles

Unable to fully inspect outer sills ; covers fitted @ time of test

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 UYW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

DY08 UYW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 UYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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