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YE08 UHU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,279 mi
Last recorded81,279 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,279 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 80,498 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,303 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 73,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,162 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 51,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 32,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 21,845 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 19,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 17,472 miles

chip in screen

Pass 3 May 2014 16,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 14,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 8,866 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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YE08 UHU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 YE08 UHU, 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 YE08 UHU registered?

YE08 UHU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is YE08 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 UHU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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