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YC08 NXF

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,696 mi
Last recorded156,696 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 NXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 156,696 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 156,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 148,855 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 148,855 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 140,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 140,871 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 92,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 92,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,604 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,149 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cuts in osr tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 73,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cuts in osr tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,484 miles

cut in osr tyre

item removed from drivers view prior to test

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

underguards fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 64,484 miles

underguards fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in osr tyre

item removed from drivers view prior to test

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,153 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,652 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,810 miles

all brake discs worn and pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge 2mm

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,764 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 NXF is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NXF, 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 NXF registered?

YC08 NXF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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