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YA57 EHD

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 EHD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 20 Jun 2025 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,576 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 79,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 70,365 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 70,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre valve split/perished

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre valve split/perished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 43,875 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 43,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,778 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,102 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 32,714 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,612 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 30,605 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 26,648 miles

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

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

fuel flap lost hinge spring

nsr jacking pad missing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 26,648 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel flap lost hinge spring

nsr jacking pad missing

Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,060 miles

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

Park brake lamp remains illuminated

Traction control lamp remains illuminated

Fail 22 Nov 2012 21,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

OSR tyre slight cut

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

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

Park brake lamp remains illuminated

Traction control lamp remains illuminated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,737 miles

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

nsr jacking point missing

Fail 13 Dec 2011 16,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nsr jacking point missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 12,385 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 12,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 EHD is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EHD, 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 EHD is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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