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YH08 FVZ

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,293 mi
Last recorded21,293 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 FVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 21,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 21,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 20,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 20,435 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 20,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 19,634 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 17,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 16,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 15,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 13,360 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 13,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking around outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all four tyres cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2016 12,457 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,659 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 10,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 9,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,430 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,953 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 FVZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FVZ, 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 YH08 FVZ registered?

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

Is YH08 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 FVZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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