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YD58 ZYE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,355 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 83,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,641 miles

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

Nearside rear jacking block missing

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish. (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak Around engine and around gearbox. ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 74,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,517 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,514 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on at time of test.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 57,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,800 miles

Advise, N/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 7,171 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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YD58 ZYE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZYE, 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 YD58 ZYE registered?

YD58 ZYE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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