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YH08 OHR

2008 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,047 mi
Last recorded104,047 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 104,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf and osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,181 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 95,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,075 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,429 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 87,429 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 59,755 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,858 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 39,641 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 39,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,497 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,297 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 OHR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHR, 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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YH08 OHR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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