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YC58 PZB

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,790 mi
Last recorded135,790 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 PZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 135,790 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 130,578 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & R - NSF & R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 130,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & R - NSF & R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,073 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 129,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 118,110 miles

Exhaust system partly corroded

Under body trays and covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 118,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front headlamp lens tarnished

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Both rear brake hoses to calipers perished

Clutch/flywheel distorted

Covers and undertrays fitted

Dampness in nearside front headlamp

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front and rear brake pipes corroded and swollen

Front brake discs and pads worn down to legal limit

Nearside front tyre worn excessively low on inner edge and perished

Nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

Nearside rear top suspension arm stabilizer worn

Rear diff very rusty

Rear suspension and subframe very rusty

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,652 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 104,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35R18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35R18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 94,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/3518 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 94,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/3518 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 85,827 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 85,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,012 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 19,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,942 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 PZB is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC58 PZB, 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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YC58 PZB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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