CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB57 VWA

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 94,862 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,973 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,569 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,185 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2014 43,249 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 43,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,114 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 34,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,983 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB57 VWA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YB57 VWA, 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

How do I check the history of YB57 VWA?

You can check the full history of YB57 VWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB57 VWA registered?

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

Is YB57 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 VWA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB57 VWA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB57 VWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.