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YD08 XUX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,497 mi
Last recorded186,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 186,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and needs replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 175,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 167,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 158,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lbj facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 158,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer coffin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer coffin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lbj facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 150,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 140,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 135,085 miles

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

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

both front sidelights slightly dim

engine cover and undertray fitted

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 126,024 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 126,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,710 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,184 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,526 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,503 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,462 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,387 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 XUX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

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

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