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YH08 YOY

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,114 mi
Last recorded114,114 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YOY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Oct 2021 114,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower under tray not attached at rear mount but not insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 79,731 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering and cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,302 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 53,301 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,222 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 36,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,899 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 11,842 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 YOY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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