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YC08 DAU

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,996 mi
Last recorded88,996 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 DAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 88,996 miles

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

some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Fail 28 May 2019 88,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,997 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 875,671 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2016 46,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing and near LEGAL limit

Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,495 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,196 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,597 miles

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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 DAU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DAU, 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 DAU registered?

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

Is YC08 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 DAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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