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YG08 CDU

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,525 mi
Last recorded152,525 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 152,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 143,516 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 May 2023 143,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.172 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 May 2022 132,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 121,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 115,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,231 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 105,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear jackin point missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,191 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,137 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,200 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 CDU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YG08 CDU, 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 YG08 CDU registered?

YG08 CDU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is YG08 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 CDU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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