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YC58 ABU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,778 mi
Last recorded89,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 ABU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2018 89,778 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 67,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 59,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 51,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2013 43,490 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 36,258 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,813 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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YC58 ABU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC58 ABU, 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 YC58 ABU registered?

YC58 ABU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is YC58 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 ABU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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