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YH08 ZHG

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,264 mi
Last recorded109,264 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ZHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 109,264 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 109,259 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 96,430 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 89,676 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 85,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,592 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,700 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth badly on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth badly on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 69,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Locking wheel nut still attached to o/s/r wheel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,498 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 59,390 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 52,687 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,647 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 33,592 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,935 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 ZHG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

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

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