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YD08 XOZ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,502 mi
Last recorded139,502 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 139,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 133,269 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 133,268 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 123,735 miles

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))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 123,660 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 115,706 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 115,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 114,701 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 114,701 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 113,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,080 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,370 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 86,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 76,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,988 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,364 miles

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 61,364 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,027 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,376 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,620 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 33,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 26,060 miles

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?

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 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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What year was YD08 XOZ registered?

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

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