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YF08 XGV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,699 mi
Last recorded130,699 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 130,699 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 130,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 122,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,319 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,534 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Hand brake / fluid level light on

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

TPMS light on indicates fault non testable on this age

Fail 14 Oct 2022 102,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Hand brake / fluid level light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

TPMS light on indicates fault non testable on this age

Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,438 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 92,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point missing.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,670 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Wrong fuel cap. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point missing.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,838 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 60,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,918 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 18,637 miles

tyre tread wear uneven

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,813 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

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 XGV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

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

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