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YF08 OML

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,278 mi
Last recorded110,278 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 OML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 110,278 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 110,278 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 121,961 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 89,718 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,149 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 83,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,010 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 79,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,138 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,017 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 53,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,547 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 OML is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OML, 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 OML registered?

YF08 OML is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 OML shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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