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YD08 XOH

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XOH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 102,958 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,219 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 93,419 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,520 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake hose rubber cracks

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,058 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))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 73,033 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,737 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 69,734 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bulb warning light on bulbs all working

rear brake discs work

subframes corroded

tpms light on

tyres worn feathered

under trays covering components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

bulb warning indicator on dash display but all lights operating correctly

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2018 59,863 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

bulb warning indicator on dash display but all lights operating correctly

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,082 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 34,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,968 miles

Front washers poor but still clearing sreen

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,130 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 XOH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

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

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