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YF08 ECJ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 120,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,656 miles

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

air freshner removed from mirror .....prior to mot.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,977 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,345 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,042 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 35,994 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 ECJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YF08 ECJ, 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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YF08 ECJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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