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YA57 DUJ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,854 mi
Last recorded106,854 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 DUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 106,854 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 98,442 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,041 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 96,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 80,948 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,392 miles

brake warning light on.

Pass 30 May 2019 65,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 May 2018 59,552 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 52,270 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 52,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2016 44,529 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Tyre deflation warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,243 miles

osr tyre cut in tread

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,020 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,188 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,001 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 DUJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DUJ, 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 YA57 DUJ registered?

YA57 DUJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YA57 DUJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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