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WV08 YHM

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,694 mi
Last recorded118,694 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,087 miles

EML on dash

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 29 Feb 2020 108,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,030 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 102,186 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,501 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,917 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 80,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,812 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 37,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,905 miles

advize n/s/r tyre is punctured screw in tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WV08 YHM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV08 YHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 YHM registered?

WV08 YHM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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