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YD08 XAG

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,565 mi
Last recorded145,565 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 145,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 140,984 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 140,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 133,139 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Jun 2019 133,139 miles

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

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 127,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 123,108 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 123,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 112,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 101,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight perishing (cracks) and scrubbing on inner and outer treads

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS light on in red.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,091 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs & brake pads showing wear

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,443 miles

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

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 XAG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

YD08 XAG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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