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YH08 PXP

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,645 mi
Last recorded161,645 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 PXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 161,645 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 161,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 158,944 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 158,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 150,747 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 150,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 145,880 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 145,880 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,218 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 137,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 131,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 124,388 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 124,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,094 miles

front brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,120 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,373 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,010 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,812 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 30,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 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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