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Y23 PDB

2008 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,767 mi
Last recorded126,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 PDB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 126,767 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 119,495 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 119,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 119,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 114,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 105,950 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 105,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 102,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,256 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,999 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 81,990 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,331 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,226 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 43,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 28,523 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y23 PDB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y23 PDB, 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 Y23 PDB registered?

Y23 PDB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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