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YC08 CNE

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,588 mi
Last recorded113,588 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 113,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,224 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

reverse lights inoperative

undertray inoperative

Fail 21 Aug 2021 102,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended no access (7.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

reverse lights inoperative

undertray inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,783 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,361 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 77,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,510 miles

Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak diff ()

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

Rear both tyre parised

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

Fail 31 May 2017 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak diff ()

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

Rear both tyre parised

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,099 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,399 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 43,399 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,382 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,396 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 CNE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CNE, 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 CNE registered?

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

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