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2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 UFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,031 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,031 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2019 97,217 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 97,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 94,175 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 94,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 May 2017 90,107 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 90,107 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,744 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 82,744 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2015 74,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,932 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,742 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,575 miles

Front 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 UFC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UFC, 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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YD08 UFC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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