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YH08 YXO

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 98,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 97,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,292 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,271 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,029 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,315 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 85,315 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 71,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,937 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 66,937 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Advise front end has slight damage but ok for test

Advise under body plastics make it difficult to full inspect under body

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,222 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 34,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on dash

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 YXO is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

YH08 YXO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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