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YD08 EWS

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r bumper insecure/body damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2018 83,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r bumper insecure/body damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,696 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 61,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,413 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 18,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,389 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 14,389 miles

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

engine light came on while carrying out emissions test.

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 EWS is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

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

Is YD08 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 EWS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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