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YC08 LFM

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,052 mi
Last recorded95,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 89,115 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))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 83,027 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 79,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,529 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 65,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,815 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,482 miles

near side front and off side front tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,490 miles

near side front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,551 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,391 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,697 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 LFM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

YC08 LFM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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