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YG08 NWP

2008 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,714 mi
Last recorded98,714 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 98,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,852 miles

Nearside Rear number plate blub dim

Rear bumper damaged

handbrake travel

Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear number plate blub dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear bumper damaged

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,626 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

ubcc/undertray fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 61,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,140 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,940 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,717 miles

nearside rear jacking block missing

Fail 22 Mar 2013 49,905 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,296 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 NWP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

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

Is YG08 NWP safe to buy?

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