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YA08 CWO

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,737 mi
Last recorded63,737 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 CWO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 54,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,218 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,694 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,081 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,222 miles

nearside rear brake pad is getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YA08 CWO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YA08 CWO, 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 YA08 CWO registered?

YA08 CWO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is YA08 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 CWO shows 10 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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