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DY57 BCE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,366 mi
Last recorded99,366 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 BCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,796 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,833 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,844 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,947 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly, tread depth low on outer edges

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,575 miles

all tyres perished and cracking in tread

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,257 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,071 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perishing on inners and outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,594 miles

brake warning light on

traction control warning light on/ needs to be checked further

Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,238 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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DY57 BCE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY57 BCE, 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 DY57 BCE registered?

DY57 BCE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is DY57 BCE safe to buy?

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