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YB08 WZE

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,158 mi
Last recorded94,158 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,158 miles

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

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

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

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

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Fail 23 Dec 2020 94,158 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

under cover fitted some components can not be checked

Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,922 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 79,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front shocker weak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,387 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 75,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2017 68,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays obscuring testable items.

Pass 26 May 2016 61,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,000 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,787 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 WZE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB08 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

YB08 WZE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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