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YD08 XBA

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 103,946 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,762 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 99,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,820 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Jacking block missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm. 2465/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Some of the under trays are damaged ans loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 91,820 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Jacking block missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm. 2465/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Some of the under trays are damaged ans loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2018 84,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2017 78,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 64,599 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 64,599 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,354 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 61,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

acc damage to underside of car mainly all under trims nobody damage noted

both rear tyres on 1.8mm advise replacment now both frontyres worn bald inner edges offside front failed mot see fail nearside front almost through to cords on inner edge advise replace all tyres and wheel alinment also

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,310 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 47,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,120 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 34,120 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,311 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 XBA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XBA, 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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YD08 XBA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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