MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Splits (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake system warning lamp on dashboard
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Wheel arch area (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Wheel arch area (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear stop lights are dim
Reverse lights not working
TPMS light on
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front offside and nearside brake hoses slightly perished
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front offside and nearside brake hoses slightly perished
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 sides (4.1.E.1)
handbrake only just met requirements
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YA08 WEX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 WEX, 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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YA08 WEX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2008.
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