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YC08 BHW

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 BHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2018 88,365 miles

O/s Front Brake Backing Plate Worn

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 81,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 75,791 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,916 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,023 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 53,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,632 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 34,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 BHW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue 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 BHW, 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 BHW registered?

YC08 BHW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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