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YH08 YPR

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,343 mi
Last recorded105,343 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,343 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,359 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Fail 5 Mar 2018 89,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of radial cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of radial cracking

Offside Front Tyre wall damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,391 miles

Offside water in headlamp

Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,391 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside water in headlamp

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,207 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,092 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

front tyres perished inbetween tread

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing smooth on inner edge advise replacement

offside rear tyre perished and wearing smooth on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,178 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,105 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 29,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 YPR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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