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YF08 FKU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,370 mi
Last recorded109,370 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,370 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 109,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 102,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,696 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre close to limit (2-3mm)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,265 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 72,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,555 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 52,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FKU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FKU, 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 YF08 FKU registered?

YF08 FKU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is YF08 FKU safe to buy?

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