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YC08 BPK

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,074 mi
Last recorded85,074 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 BPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 82,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,258 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 76,831 miles

exhaust hanging bracket broken off

Fail 22 Dec 2018 76,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust hanging bracket broken off

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,570 miles

both rear tyre tred depths getting low approx. 3mm

both sides front brake pads worn low

Fail 8 Apr 2017 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16-91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16-91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre tred depths getting low approx. 3mm

both sides front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,771 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,532 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,376 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,791 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 BPK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BPK, 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 BPK registered?

YC08 BPK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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