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YC08 LHY

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,906 mi
Last recorded134,906 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 134,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 126,842 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,094 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 87,651 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 87,651 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,108 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,552 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,552 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,697 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,223 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 58,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Mar 2013 38,673 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,789 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 LHY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

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

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