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YC08 AVO

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 96,152 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,165 miles

front registration plate cracked/damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate cracked/damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,156 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 AVO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVO, 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.

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What year was YC08 AVO registered?

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

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