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DY08 WPR

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,610 mi
Last recorded105,610 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 WPR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,610 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 105,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,755 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 79,752 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,034 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,380 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,551 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 WPR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY08 WPR, 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 WPR registered?

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

Is DY08 WPR safe to buy?

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