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YC08 AWX

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,191 mi
Last recorded122,191 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 122,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 117,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,710 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test a mobile holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin overheat. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively overheat. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside both jacking point rubber missing.

Offside Rear jacking point rubber missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 111,710 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test a mobile holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin overheat. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively overheat. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside both jacking point rubber missing.

Offside Rear jacking point rubber missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 89,520 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 77,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 69,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 58,716 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 47,528 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,826 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner part of tread

Pass 13 May 2011 22,338 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 12 May 2011 22,338 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 19 May 2010 14,927 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 AWX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AWX, 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 AWX registered?

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

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