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YD08 EYX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,531 mi
Last recorded80,531 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 61,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 53,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,033 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 44,658 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 44,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 39,084 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 39,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 34,427 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,424 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

Fail 10 Apr 2014 23,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2013 18,265 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges & starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2012 14,826 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Fail 3 May 2012 14,826 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 May 2011 11,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 11,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (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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YD08 EYX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EYX, 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.

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What year was YD08 EYX registered?

YD08 EYX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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