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YH08 YWX

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,954 mi
Last recorded97,954 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 97,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,917 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 87,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach outer side wall cords showing (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre rear exhaust mounting corroded off exhaust secure

rear lower seat missing time of test back rest seats fitted and secure

Fail 23 Nov 2020 81,628 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt not bolted to floor rectified (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre rear exhaust mounting corroded off exhaust secure

rear lower seat missing time of test back rest seats fitted and secure

Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,041 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,185 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,382 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 28 Jan 2017 63,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 63,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,072 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,159 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 19,153 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,480 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 YWX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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