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YH08 AJX

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,622 mi
Last recorded112,622 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,622 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,345 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 102,374 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very slight play in steering wheel.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 87,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very slight play in steering wheel.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,053 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,053 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,829 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 66,680 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,867 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 40,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YH08 AJX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YH08 AJX, 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 YH08 AJX registered?

YH08 AJX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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