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YC58 ZFR

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 115,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 115,799 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,843 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,697 miles

Offside Front control arm has slight play when jacked up also knocking

Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,549 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,051 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,051 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,399 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 41,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZFR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

YC58 ZFR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is YC58 ZFR safe to buy?

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