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YA57 DXG

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,248 mi
Last recorded69,248 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 DXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 69,248 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,954 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,087 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 61,087 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,710 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,933 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,911 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,999 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 DXG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DXG, 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 YA57 DXG registered?

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

Is YA57 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 DXG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA57 DXG have outstanding finance?

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