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YH08 WCV

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,620 mi
Last recorded135,620 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

all four flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorating

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2018 121,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2018 121,618 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2017 116,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 106,767 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 106,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,967 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,971 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WCV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 WCV registered?

YH08 WCV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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