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YC08 XBL

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 86,611 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,166 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking / perishing.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner and outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner and outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 78,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking / perishing.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner and outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner and outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 69,753 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,877 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,095 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked

n/s/f jacking point block missing

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,582 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,135 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,988 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges

brake warning light on

n/s/r tyre on legal limit and out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,321 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 XBL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

YC08 XBL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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