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YC08 BCU

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,715 mi
Last recorded30,715 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 30,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 29,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 1,000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 1,000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 29,303 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 28,468 miles

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

o.s wiper blade split but clearing windscreen effectively

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

Pass 22 Oct 2021 26,973 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

rear diff slightly noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,052 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 25,414 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 25 Oct 2018 24,315 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,540 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,628 miles

front brake pads getting low required in approx 3,000 miles

Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,465 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,359 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,421 miles

Front Tyres badly worn on edges

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,775 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 BCU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

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

Is YC08 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 BCU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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