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YD08 WGY

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,582 mi
Last recorded93,582 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,582 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,599 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

engine warning display on dash , but not eml light

Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,667 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 85,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,924 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,763 miles

all tyres wearing very low in places

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,178 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 28,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,317 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 WGY 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 82.4%.

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 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

YD08 WGY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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