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WY55 SYM

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWY55 SYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 92,601 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 87,720 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,392 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 77,115 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,554 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, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,302 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 69,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,495 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre crack

Offside Front tyre crack

Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,529 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,153 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,975 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,406 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 13,406 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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WY55 SYM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey 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 WY55 SYM, 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 WY55 SYM registered?

WY55 SYM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WY55 SYM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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