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DY58 YTA

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,495 mi
Last recorded102,495 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 YTA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 102,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,335 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit and very heavy edge wear near exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,331 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit and very heavy edge wear near exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened especially NSR heavy scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 82,966 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 82,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear heat shield loose

Fail 27 Feb 2017 77,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,681 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 68,681 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 62,546 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 62,546 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 54,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 42,835 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,971 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,920 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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DY58 YTA is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY58 YTA, 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 DY58 YTA registered?

DY58 YTA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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