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YC08 CZS

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,988 mi
Last recorded64,988 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2020 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,750 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,666 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,666 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,486 miles

both front tyre treads have uneven wear and wearing low both front tyre treads (attention soon)

both rear tyre treads wearing low

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,455 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 6 Jul 2016 45,455 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

front brake pads worn to limit

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear pads wearing low

rear tyres close to legal limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,242 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 CZS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CZS, 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 CZS registered?

YC08 CZS is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 CZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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