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YF58 LNK

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,824 mi
Last recorded80,824 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,249 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,642 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,642 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,390 miles

Front n/s tyre worn badly on outer edge

Rear n/s tyre worn to 1.8mm

Rear o/s tyre worn to 2.1mm

Pass 31 Oct 2012 19,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,874 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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YF58 LNK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YF58 LNK, 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 YF58 LNK registered?

YF58 LNK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is YF58 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 LNK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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