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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
all 4 tyres have slight wear to the tread shoulders outer
all brake discs lipped slightly
both sides front headlamp covers faded slightly with offside having slight condensation
rear subframe and surrounding suspension components corroded slightly
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
all 4 tyres have slight wear to the tread shoulders outer
all brake discs lipped slightly
both sides front headlamp covers faded slightly with offside having slight condensation
rear subframe and surrounding suspension components corroded slightly
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp cover faded slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves have slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))
fuel flap becomes insecure in the open position only
rear sub frame slightly corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp cover faded slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves have slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))
fuel flap becomes insecure in the open position only
rear sub frame slightly corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate (0.1 (b))
front head lamp covers faded slightly
rear subframe and surrounding suspension components slightly corroded
slight play in offside rear t.d.c arm bush
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valves badly perishing (all four ) (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate (0.1 (b))
front head lamp covers faded slightly
rear subframe and surrounding suspension components slightly corroded
slight play in offside rear t.d.c arm bush
Offside Rear brake hose slightly perished
front and rear brake discs slightly lipped
front headlamp covers faded slightly
fuel cap seal perished slightly and flap insecure when open
gearbox slightly damp
rear subframe and surrounding suspension components corroded slightly
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear brake hose slightly perished
front and rear brake discs slightly lipped
front headlamp covers faded slightly
fuel cap seal perished slightly and flap insecure when open
gearbox slightly damp
rear subframe and surrounding suspension components corroded slightly
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear t.d.c arm inner ball joint slight play
both sides front headlamp covers faded slightly
front and rear brake discs lipped slightly
rear subframe and surrounding suspension components including drive shafts slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear t.d.c arm inner ball joint slight play
both sides front headlamp covers faded slightly
front and rear brake discs lipped slightly
rear subframe and surrounding suspension components including drive shafts slightly corroded
Nearside Rear slight play in t.d.c arm inner ball joint
both sides rear brake flexi hoses have a slight modification to anti rub padding
slight play in top steering column bearing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses front to rear (outer) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread shoulder and side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
both sides rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses front to rear (outer) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread shoulder and side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling inner splash guard (5.2.3 (f))
both sides rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators
front brake discs lipped slightly
Nearside Front of engine slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear outer side wall slightly perished
Nearside Rear tyre worn to tread wear indicator
Offside Rear number plate led light slightly dim when compared to nearside
Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it
exhaust flexi pipe braiding slightly adrift
front and rear brake discs slightly lipped
front brake pads 50% remaining
rear brake pads 60% worn
slight play felt at top of steering column
steering pinion shaft slightly damp
steering rack pinion shaft and u.j slightly damp
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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YH08 PXP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 PXP, 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 PXP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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