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YC08 BTE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,829 mi
Last recorded137,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 BTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 137,829 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 135,143 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 134,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 133,951 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 133,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,109 miles

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitting

Fail 21 Jul 2021 126,107 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitting

Pass 2 Jun 2020 122,189 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire bypassed

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 122,189 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire bypassed

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,776 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer tread ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 106,110 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 106,110 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 98,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 98,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,514 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 84,509 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,511 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 66,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 56,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 49,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pads begining to wear low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 41,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,456 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 BTE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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