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YG08 NUV

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,233 mi
Last recorded71,233 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,379 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 55,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,898 miles

There are deep cuts in the nearside rear tyres tread.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 53,898 miles

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

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

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

There are deep cuts in the nearside rear tyres tread.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 NUV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

YG08 NUV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YG08 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 NUV shows 9 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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