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EF57 YCT

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,444 mi
Last recorded138,444 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 YCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 138,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth + cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 138,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth + cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 132,502 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 132,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,136 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor broken

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 122,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor broken

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,812 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side fronts are cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rears are cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 116,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side fronts are cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rears are cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,958 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,347 miles

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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,173 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 85,729 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,247 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,515 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has nail in outer tread

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,052 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 48,007 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,180 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,724 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 29,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EF57 YCT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EF57 YCT, 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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EF57 YCT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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