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YD08 YDU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,945 mi
Last recorded102,945 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 102,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,272 miles

brake pad/fluid wear indicator illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner ega (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front has a nail in tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2020 88,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner ega (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front has a nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2019 81,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2018 74,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,002 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,245 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 46,245 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 38,898 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,575 miles

tread surface cracked n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,773 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 YDU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

YD08 YDU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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