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YH08 XOM

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,086 mi
Last recorded136,086 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 136,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 127,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 118,719 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn more on outer dege

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 109,736 miles

Rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 26 May 2016 101,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 101,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 89,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 78,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,150 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,354 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 XOM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XOM, 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 XOM registered?

YH08 XOM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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