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YA08 KUS

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,626 mi
Last recorded45,626 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,626 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side significantly worn on the edge also has slight flaking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damage on wing cover and bumper not likely to cause injury

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 43,012 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,259 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 34,859 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 28,480 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,945 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 23,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 22,063 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 22,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,676 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 KUS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YA08 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

YA08 KUS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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