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YC08 BNE

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,229 mi
Last recorded79,229 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 79,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 79,222 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s n/s wheel arc undercover missing

under tray damaged

under tray fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 63,909 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 63,907 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,543 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2016 57,942 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2016 57,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to be checked (1.7.5a)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,620 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,753 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,675 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 BNE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BNE, 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 BNE registered?

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

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