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YD08 XAM

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,640 mi
Last recorded89,640 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 89,640 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 89,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,902 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 87,902 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,377 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Dec 2021 78,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,308 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,676 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,431 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,676 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 54,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,896 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Front both front tyre outer sidewalls kerb damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,993 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 37,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 31 May 2014 33,623 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 33,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 May 2011 16,121 miles

heavy surface corrosion to all brake discs.

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 XAM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 XAM registered?

YD08 XAM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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