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Y111 BSM

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,258 mi
Last recorded81,258 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 BSM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2026 81,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,168 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,584 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,196 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,055 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,773 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,388 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,332 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,155 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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Y111 BSM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y111 BSM, 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 Y111 BSM registered?

Y111 BSM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is Y111 BSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y111 BSM shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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