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YE08 YYT

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 83,322 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 78,649 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

middle exhaust hanger snapped

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 May 2025 78,648 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear outer ones (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

middle exhaust hanger snapped

offside handbrake not as good as nearside

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 75,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,771 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,904 miles

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,995 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,126 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 YYT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

YE08 YYT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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