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YH08 AXY

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,797 mi
Last recorded71,797 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 71,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 71,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 66,122 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,005 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 51,005 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,230 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edges

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,607 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,425 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 22,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,304 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,545 miles

near side rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge also near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2011 10,954 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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YH08 AXY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH08 AXY, 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 AXY registered?

YH08 AXY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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