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YG08 CZA

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,111 mi
Last recorded104,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 104,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2023 104,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 100,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,816 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 86,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,934 miles

Front SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,234 miles

Both rear tyres worn to approximately 3mm

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,716 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,916 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,937 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 CZA 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 CZA, 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 CZA registered?

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

Is YG08 CZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 CZA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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