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YH08 PXC

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,732 mi
Last recorded121,732 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 PXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,732 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 121,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2024 116,960 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 116,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,088 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,518 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 102,517 miles

Brake performance not tested Unsafe to preform test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Coil spring fouling tyre and flexible brake hose *DANGEROUS DO NOT DRIVE* (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Possible damaged to internal cording due to collapsed suspension - Replacement strongly advises (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 88,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,187 miles

Parking brake requires overhaul

Fail 25 Feb 2019 77,187 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incomplete figures or digits. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to suspension pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four brake hoses are perished and splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake requires overhaul

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 61,153 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 54,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,540 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Mar 2011 31,868 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,868 miles

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

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 PXC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

YH08 PXC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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