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YD08 ERK

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 ERK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,945 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 53,486 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,945 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,516 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 ERK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YD08 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

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

Is YD08 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 ERK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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