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YC08 ABN

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,934 mi
Last recorded80,934 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 ABN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 80,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,935 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 77,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,939 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,519 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,583 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,465 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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YC08 ABN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YC08 ABN, 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 YC08 ABN registered?

YC08 ABN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YC08 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 ABN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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