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YG58 WDY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,509 mi
Last recorded92,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,509 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak around engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,870 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 82,870 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,784 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 74,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake pads cannot be seen through the wheels

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 68,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,587 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)

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 WDY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG58 WDY registered?

YG58 WDY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is YG58 WDY safe to buy?

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