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YC08 CXK

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,665 mi
Last recorded112,665 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 112,665 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2022 112,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 81,879 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,710 miles

axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,031 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,640 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise nearside front tyre slight uneven wear on outer shoulder

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,947 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 CXK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC08 CXK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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