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YG08 NXC

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,839 mi
Last recorded92,839 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 92,839 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

unable to fully check rear seats and belts due to belongings

Pass 18 May 2020 85,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper not working

Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,229 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 69,021 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 58,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 45,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,446 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 30,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 30,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 25,993 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,930 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,893 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 NXC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

YG08 NXC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 NXC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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