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YG58 VPE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,948 mi
Last recorded97,948 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 VPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 97,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 81,628 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,067 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,130 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,232 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 73,965 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

E.M.L on!

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,541 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,582 miles

EML Light is illuminated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 11,959 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 VPE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

YG58 VPE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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