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YD08 WXT

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,816 mi
Last recorded105,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 105,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,320 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,274 miles

oil leak

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,176 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,291 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,723 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,660 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,931 miles

both rear tyres low on inside treads

o/s/r brake wear sensor insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,849 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 41,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge of tread and has slight damage advise replacement

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,584 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,850 miles

both front tyres wearing at outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,842 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 WXT 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 94.1%.

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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

YD08 WXT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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