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YG58 MJV

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,652 mi
Last recorded183,652 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 MJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 183,652 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 183,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 166,685 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated Servo inoperative. (3.3.E.5b)

Headlamp aim too high Both, Nearside very high. Bumper cover displaced slightly so there may be some impact damage. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing off more to outer edge of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 135,852 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just passed, pads are worn to the legal limit but not below. Advise replacement. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 135,852 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just passed, pads are worn to the legal limit but not below. Advise replacement. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air freshener (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty. (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 109,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Undertrays

Fail 28 Aug 2015 109,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Undertrays

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,307 miles

front registration plate has slight damage

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,233 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,757 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 18,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,503 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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YG58 MJV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG58 MJV, 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 YG58 MJV registered?

YG58 MJV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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