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YA08 WEX

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,473 mi
Last recorded111,473 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 WEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,473 miles

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))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 111,472 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 105,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,062 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 95,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,610 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,326 miles

Front offside and nearside brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,646 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 sides (4.1.E.1)

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,295 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 56,287 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,154 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,737 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 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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