MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust system insecure flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
tpms indicates fault
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge and just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge and just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front strut top mount slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Bulb warning lamp on during test.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low 3mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low 3mm (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn ow 2mm, severely worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn ow 2mm, severely worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bulb warning lamp on during test.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low 3mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low 3mm (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear heavily worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn ow 2mm, severely worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn ow 2mm, severely worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
n/s/f tyre slight damage on sidewall kerbed no cuts or splits advise
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract advise
steering warning light on dash not affecting power steering operation advise
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YD08 XOZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 XOZ, 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 XOZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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