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YB08 OBD

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,356 mi
Last recorded80,356 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OBD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 80,356 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 15 Apr 2025 76,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 3 May 2024 73,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 69,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,132 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 60,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 55,261 miles

Child seat fitted at N/S/R unable to inspect seatbelt

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

Pass 2 May 2017 52,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,109 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nearside front spot/fog lamp insecure.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 12,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,206 miles

sill covers fitted

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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YB08 OBD is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YB08 OBD, 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 YB08 OBD registered?

YB08 OBD is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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