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YB08 RWF

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,478 mi
Last recorded124,478 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 RWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 124,478 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 124,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 117,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,643 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,245 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 104,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,760 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2014 57,759 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,960 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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YB08 RWF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RWF, 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 YB08 RWF registered?

YB08 RWF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is YB08 RWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 RWF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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