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YA08 LVN

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,531 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Offside front obligatory mirror starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jul 2020 98,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Offside front obligatory mirror starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2019 89,009 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,527 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,621 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre is on 1.6mm legal minimum limit

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,463 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,016 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2012 27,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,057 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 24,057 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 LVN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

YA08 LVN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is YA08 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 LVN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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