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YD08 WRP

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WRP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 78,679 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 78,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 70,466 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 70,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,573 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 58,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 55,813 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 55,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,059 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 46,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 44,515 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,488 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 41,229 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre- heavily worn outer edge- perished and cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 39,446 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 36,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 30,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 25,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,313 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges but tread not cut as deep

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

slight cut in offside rear tyre

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 WRP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

YD08 WRP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is YD08 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WRP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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