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YC08 LRU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,278 mi
Last recorded97,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 97,278 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,307 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,085 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 38,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,192 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 24,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,073 miles

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR TYRE 3mm

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 LRU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 LRU registered?

YC08 LRU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YC08 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 LRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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