MOT Status
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112,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake warning wire incorrectly placed, rubbing on drop link
Offside Number plate light dull
Offside Rear Brake warning wire incorrectly placed, rubbing on driveshaft
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led side lights (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led side lights (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake warning wire incorrectly placed, rubbing on drop link
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Number plate light dull
Offside Rear Brake warning wire incorrectly placed, rubbing on driveshaft
Under trays fitted
Front Bumper cracked and slightly loose on its fixings
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Handbrake high
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front & rear discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF08 XNG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?
YF08 XNG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2008.
Is YF08 XNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF08 XNG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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