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YA08 CXL

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,891 mi
Last recorded94,891 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 CXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,891 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,817 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 41,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,205 miles

nearside rear tyre perished advise replacement

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,822 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,149 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn and perished at outer edge

offside rear tyre has slight tears and is perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,546 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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YA08 CXL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CXL, 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 YA08 CXL registered?

YA08 CXL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is YA08 CXL safe to buy?

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