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YF08 XUB

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,031 mi
Last recorded78,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 78,031 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 76,721 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 75,306 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 72,977 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 69,744 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 67,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 66,940 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 66,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 60,904 miles

engine & under covers fitted

front brakes pads [inner] worn very low.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,976 miles

both front tyres wearing on eages

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outside edges.

rear brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 10 May 2014 48,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn 2/3mm.

Pass 20 May 2013 41,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,540 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 36,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm & worn on outside edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,290 miles

full lenght undertray fitted unable to inspect fully

rear brake pads worn low

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 XUB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

YF08 XUB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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