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YA57 DZB

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,628 mi
Last recorded92,628 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 DZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 92,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 80,640 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 66,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,742 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 64,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,635 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 57,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,046 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 54,046 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,628 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 48,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,193 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,384 miles

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,976 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,407 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 DZB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YA57 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

YA57 DZB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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