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YC08 AHL

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,425 mi
Last recorded87,425 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 87,425 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 83,836 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 83,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 78,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre low

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,255 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,745 miles

Front Intermittent problem when closing the bonnet

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,274 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,859 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,851 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,238 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 AHL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AHL, 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 AHL registered?

YC08 AHL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YC08 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 AHL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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