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YB08 ZHE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,458 mi
Last recorded156,458 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 ZHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 156,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Biotin rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 156,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Biotin rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 144,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 133,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 131,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 127,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,513 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 121,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,916 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped advise change (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped and rusty advise change (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,428 miles

handbrake light on

nail in near side rear tyre

off side rear tyre low

Fail 12 Apr 2017 88,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake light on

nail in near side rear tyre

off side rear tyre low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,803 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

handbrake light on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 82,803 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front brake hoses perishing

handbrake light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,446 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 68,446 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,747 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 ZHE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

YB08 ZHE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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