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YF08 DZR

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,615 mi
Last recorded129,615 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 DZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,615 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 129,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 114,402 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 114,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 170,166 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to wear bars

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,964 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR / WORN

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s headlight has condensation in

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 77,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,433 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,508 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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YF08 DZR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black 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 YF08 DZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 DZR registered?

YF08 DZR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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