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YC08 BPX

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,967 mi
Last recorded103,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 BPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,576 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 101,333 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,467 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 66,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

tpms light on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,781 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,663 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 BPX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BPX, 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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YC08 BPX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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