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2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,345 mi
Last recorded95,345 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,345 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 95,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,110 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,800 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,580 miles

rear of vehicle full not allowing inspection of seatbelts and buckles

Fail 3 Sep 2015 61,580 miles

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

rear of vehicle full not allowing inspection of seatbelts and buckles

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,661 miles

nearside front tyre worn om outer edge

nearside rear worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 26,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre worn om outer edge

nearside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,242 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 18,242 miles

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

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 YEY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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