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YG08 ZWK

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,238 mi
Last recorded130,238 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 130,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 123,962 miles

Central INSPECTION COVER MISSING IN UNDERSHIELD AND UPON CHECKING FOUND ENGINE SUMP AND AREA SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear UPON CHECKING UP & DOWN MOVEMENT IN WHEEL FOUND TO BE PLAY IN WHEEL BUT AT THIS STAGE IS UN-IDENTIFIABLE

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear UPON CHECKING UP & DOWN MOVEMENT IN WHEEL PLAY IS APPARENT BUT UN-IDENTIFIABLE AT PRESENT

Pass 1 Nov 2021 120,574 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2nd skin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 102,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2018 102,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,352 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 ZWK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

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

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