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WR08 YYX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,742 mi
Last recorded110,742 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 110,742 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle accident damaged - headlamp aim not 100%

Offside Rear Parking brakes slow to rise during RBT test

Pass 25 Apr 2024 101,112 miles

Offside Rear parking brakes performance lagging in operation indicating maladjustment

Fail 19 Apr 2024 100,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brakes performance recorded very little effort indicating Fault(s) or maladjustment - repair as soon as possible

Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,783 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 79,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front washers providing minimal liquid

Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,692 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

o /s /r brake wear wire rubing c v boot

Fail 6 Apr 2021 74,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both h i d bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

o /s /r brake wear wire rubing c v boot

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,747 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,226 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,809 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)

Pass 25 May 2011 12,556 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTTER EDGE

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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WR08 YYX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR08 YYX, 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 WR08 YYX registered?

WR08 YYX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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