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YG08 BXH

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,240 mi
Last recorded103,240 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 BXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both brake pad wear sensors not fitted to brake pads

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,671 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor not connected to pad

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,203 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 82,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,959 miles

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear N/s/r tyre is a winter tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear O/s/r tyre is a part worn has a cut in it but not showing cords

Fail 23 Jan 2016 52,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low edges

offside front tyre worn low edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 22,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 15,671 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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YG08 BXH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YG08 BXH, 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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YG08 BXH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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