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YG58 XWZ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,047 mi
Last recorded109,047 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,047 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 97,408 miles

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

RBT: park brake only minimum 16%

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2020 92,695 miles

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

RBT: Park brake only minimum 16%

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,580 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,041 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,096 miles

Offside park brake working but in need of adjustment

Pass 27 May 2015 63,847 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 63,846 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 57,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 49,569 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,127 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 XWZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YG58 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

YG58 XWZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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