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YD08 UFL

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,866 mi
Last recorded115,866 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 115,866 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,720 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer tyre tread

plastic trim fitted underbody

Fail 6 Feb 2017 108,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer tyre tread

plastic trim fitted underbody

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,994 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s inner tyre tread areas worn bald (4.1.E.1)

panel damaged wing/bumper o/s/f

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 105,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits car goes into limp mode on fast idle (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s inner tyre tread areas worn bald (4.1.E.1)

panel damaged wing/bumper o/s/f

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,504 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,153 miles

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 31 Jan 2012 58,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,956 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres bald on outer edges.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,359 miles

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

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 UFL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

YD08 UFL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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