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YA08 CZC

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,502 mi
Last recorded166,502 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 CZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 166,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 158,606 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 150,403 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 150,402 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,742 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 142,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 139,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 130,554 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 130,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 126,225 miles

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

tps light on

Fail 27 May 2020 126,219 miles

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

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

tps light on

Pass 15 May 2018 117,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 103,002 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 89,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 77,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 61,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,839 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 40,000 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 28,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,747 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 CZC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CZC, 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 CZC registered?

YA08 CZC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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