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YD08 EPY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,468 mi
Last recorded65,468 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 EPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,468 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 65,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,272 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,044 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 43,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,976 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,724 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 30,724 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,832 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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YD08 EPY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD08 EPY, 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 YD08 EPY registered?

YD08 EPY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 EPY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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