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YG58 MLY

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,148 mi
Last recorded112,148 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 MLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,148 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 112,148 miles

Rear Seat belt missing centre stork (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 107,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 100,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,294 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,877 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 90,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,202 miles

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

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

exhaust flexy joint mesh splitting

Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,138 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust flexy joint mesh splitting

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,453 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,734 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 MLY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

YG58 MLY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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