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YC58 RKA

2008 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 RKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,124 miles

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

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 worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,343 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 100,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,845 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,133 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,029 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,400 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,241 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 55,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,310 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 RKA is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

YC58 RKA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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