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YC08 AUX

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,689 mi
Last recorded143,689 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 AUX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 143,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 143,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,397 miles

both front tyres starting too mishape in the tread

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting too mishape in the tread

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,241 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,673 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge, nsf 3mm

nsr tyre 3mm, osr 2mm

Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,673 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing outer edge, nsf 3mm

nsr tyre 3mm, osr 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,041 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,972 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,498 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 AUX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC08 AUX, 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 AUX registered?

YC08 AUX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is YC08 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 AUX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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