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YF08 XPZ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,827 mi
Last recorded31,827 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 31,827 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 24,474 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 20,562 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 19,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre scuffed sidewall

Nearside Front pad sensor wire small cut

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 18,828 miles

Nearside Front pad sensor wire small cut

Pass 9 Dec 2020 18,139 miles

Nearside Front pad sensor wire deteriorated (small cut)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & 3.0mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 17,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 17,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 16,352 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres 2mm & worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,083 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing & cut on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,273 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 8,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,231 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,590 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 XPZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 XPZ registered?

YF08 XPZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is YF08 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 XPZ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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