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YA57 NKP

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,367 mi
Last recorded156,367 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 156,367 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,379 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 139,289 miles

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 22 Feb 2020 134,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm and bald outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

chips in screen

Fail 20 Feb 2020 134,001 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both too dim and not lighting up plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm and bald outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wasnt fitted correctly and was too high done on test (4.1.2 (c))

chips in screen

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,751 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 121,482 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (91W) Continental Run Flat) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 112,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (91W) Continental Run Flat) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,686 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,471 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 NKP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NKP, 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 NKP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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