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YC58 YMT

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,266 mi
Last recorded115,266 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YMT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 115,266 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,792 miles

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,615 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,482 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

large screw in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,513 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 81,070 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,064 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,674 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 YMT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

YC58 YMT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is YC58 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 YMT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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