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FY08 LYH

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,678 mi
Last recorded96,678 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 LYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,678 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 96,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,556 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,261 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,761 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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FY08 LYH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY08 LYH, 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 FY08 LYH registered?

FY08 LYH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is FY08 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 LYH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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