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YC58 XUL

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,157 mi
Last recorded72,157 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Minor cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Minor cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,631 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlights slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 52,867 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 45,053 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 39,112 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 36,091 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,826 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,988 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 27,128 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 27,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,187 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,998 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 17,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 11,330 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 8,221 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 XUL 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 93.8%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

YC58 XUL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is YC58 XUL safe to buy?

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