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YD08 ESU

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,043 mi
Last recorded111,043 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 ESU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 111,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 111,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 99,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 97,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,885 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 90,510 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 90,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

hand brake light on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

under cover fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under cover fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 5 Sep 2017 70,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,167 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,606 miles

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

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

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

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 ESU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

YD08 ESU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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