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YD58 KAO

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 KAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,116 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 90,116 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2022 89,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,480 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2021 80,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,012 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 76,006 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 71,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Mounting broken (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 71,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Mounting broken (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,498 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,269 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 29,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YD58 KAO is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD58 KAO, 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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YD58 KAO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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