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Y88 HCH

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,479 mi
Last recorded136,479 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 HCH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 136,479 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 134,267 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 132,277 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,864 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 125,048 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 16 Dec 2020 118,145 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,395 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,566 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2016 57,452 miles

f/o/s tyre worn

r/o/s brake pad wiring may need attention

Fail 11 Feb 2016 57,452 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

f/o/s tyre worn

r/o/s brake pad wiring may need attention

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,980 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 40,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,435 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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Y88 HCH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y88 HCH, 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 Y88 HCH registered?

Y88 HCH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is Y88 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 HCH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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