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YD08 WFH

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,229 mi
Last recorded152,229 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 152,229 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 147,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 140,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on wear indicators 2mm remaining. 205/50/ZR17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear lower bushes slight play yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides play in upper inner arm bushes yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sml chip + light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 129,011 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 114,389 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,079 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,607 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 92,880 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,317 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 74,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,728 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 37,030 miles

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 WFH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFH, 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 WFH registered?

YD08 WFH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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