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YH08 HFG

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,316 mi
Last recorded68,316 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 HFG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,268 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,085 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 44,654 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 22 Dec 2014 36,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

stonchip in widscreen outside the swept area

Fail 22 Dec 2014 36,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

stonchip in widscreen outside the swept area

Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,641 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,618 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit and tyre worn smooth on outer edge close to cords

Pass 3 Jan 2012 16,611 miles

front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

traction control and pad warning light on instrument panel

Pass 7 Jan 2011 8,593 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 HFG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

YH08 HFG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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