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YD08 YEF

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,667 mi
Last recorded130,667 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 130,667 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 122,005 miles

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

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

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

all rear hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,505 miles

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

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

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

all rear hose ferrules corroded

boot only opens with plip

Fail 14 Nov 2023 120,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear hose ferrules corroded

boot only opens with plip

Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,011 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

no rear seat fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,624 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,468 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,938 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,575 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,294 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,294 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 YEF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 YEF registered?

YD08 YEF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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