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YC08 BYO

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,384 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,976 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 61,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,936 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,791 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 BYO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYO, 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

How do I check the history of YC08 BYO?

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What year was YC08 BYO registered?

YC08 BYO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is YC08 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 BYO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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