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YB57 VVY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,599 mi
Last recorded97,599 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,599 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 97,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,481 miles

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,641 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,639 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,837 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,123 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,098 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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YB57 VVY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB57 VVY, 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 YB57 VVY registered?

YB57 VVY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is YB57 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 VVY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB57 VVY have outstanding finance?

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