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YC58 EXZ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 EXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,224 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,800 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 90,606 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 86,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,999 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 78,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 71,210 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,815 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 65,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,027 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,241 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,148 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,682 miles

windscreen damaged.not obstructing drivers view of the road

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 EXZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

YC58 EXZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2008.

Is YC58 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 EXZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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