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YH08 NVR

2008 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,298 mi
Last recorded77,298 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 NVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 77,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,215 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 63,167 miles

Front registration plate slightly damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 63,164 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Upper centre stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate slightly damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 60,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 58,994 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing heavily on edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear both sides brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 27 May 2016 57,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 23 May 2016 57,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 49,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear o/s brake binding slightly,noted when rotated by hand

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,084 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear o/s brake binding slightly,noted when rotated by hand

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,588 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,225 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 35,225 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,259 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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YH08 NVR is a 2008 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,025 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 NVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH08 NVR registered?

YH08 NVR is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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