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YE08 UJX

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 118,934 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Covers & Shields

Exhaust Centre Bracket/Plate Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip & Crack on N/S/F of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All Steering & Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Covers & Shields

Exhaust Centre Bracket/Plate Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top Mount Has Slight Play (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip & Crack on N/S/F of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag Lamp Illuminated Indicating a Fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,780 miles

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear shock damp

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 85,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 85,408 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,659 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 71,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on edge and perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 70,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,508 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 65,122 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 61,056 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 50,277 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,263 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 31,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UJX 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 75%.

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

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