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YA57 BNL

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 BNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,555 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

different bolt in nearside rear lower arm

nearside front brake pad warning sensor disconnected

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,104 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition tread damaged and worn

Nearside Rear mud and snow tyre fitted

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Nearside Rear suspension arm bolts incorrect and over spaced with washers

Offside Front mud and snow tyre fitted

brake pad warning wires disconnected

bulb failiure warning on

noise from differential

Fail 24 Sep 2018 65,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition tread damaged and worn

Nearside Rear mud and snow tyre fitted

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Nearside Rear suspension arm bolts incorrect and over spaced with washers

Offside Front mud and snow tyre fitted

brake pad warning wires disconnected

bulb failiure warning on

noise from differential

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 58,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 55,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,432 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,757 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,760 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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YA57 BNL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA57 BNL, 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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YA57 BNL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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