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YD08 XJZ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,711 mi
Last recorded94,711 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 94,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,791 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 81,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Started to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Started to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 73,354 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected routing of abs wiring incorrect (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,079 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,707 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,283 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,999 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 26,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,325 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,363 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 XJZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

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

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