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Y999 TLC

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,445 mi
Last recorded85,445 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 TLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 85,445 miles

All brake pipe plastic coating swelled up indicating corrosion but can not be full checked

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated but showing no signs of play

Front and rear subframes corroded with surface rust

Fail 13 Jan 2026 85,445 miles

All brake pipe plastic coating swelled up indicating corrosion but can not be full checked

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated but showing no signs of play

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

Front and rear subframes corroded with surface rust

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,747 miles

Front and Rear cross members covered in surface rust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside and Offside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion but can not be full inspected due to being covered in a plastic coating

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion but can not be fully inspected due to plastic coating

Fail 13 Sep 2024 76,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front and Rear cross members covered in surface rust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside and Offside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion but can not be full inspected due to being covered in a plastic coating

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion but can not be fully inspected due to plastic coating

Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,359 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken (exhaust secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured In boot area (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lwr wishbone showing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,614 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipes can not be fully inspected due to plastic coating

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pipes possibly starting to rust and could do with closer inspection

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle covered in surface rust

Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 61,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion around outer dge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 50,192 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 50,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,667 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,667 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 39,175 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 39,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,434 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,662 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,662 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,618 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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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Y999 TLC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y999 TLC, 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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Y999 TLC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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