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EX08 WYY

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,935 mi
Last recorded107,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 WYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 107,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 105,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre thread getting low

Under trays and side skirts fitted /tested in wet conditions

Fail 1 Aug 2025 105,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre thread getting low

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Under trays and side skirts fitted /tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,364 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end corroded

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,146 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,600 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides , (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,407 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 67,402 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,325 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,743 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,828 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test. Unable to fully assess various items.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,867 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 33,867 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,409 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,190 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 10,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,378 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 10,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 3,528 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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EX08 WYY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EX08 WYY, 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 EX08 WYY registered?

EX08 WYY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is EX08 WYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 WYY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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