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YG08 CVM

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,647 mi
Last recorded119,647 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,663 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

offside rear seat belt/locking mechanism not tested due to seat folded down

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2014 53,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 44,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 36,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,738 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 CVM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YG08 CVM, 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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What year was YG08 CVM registered?

YG08 CVM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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