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YH08 ZLU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,942 mi
Last recorded47,942 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ZLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,653 miles

TPM lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,356 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 tyres worn slightly on the edges but legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 26,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 19,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 13,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 13,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall - numerous tears visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,851 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 10,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 7,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 6,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 5,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 3,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,240 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 1,752 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 ZLU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

YH08 ZLU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YH08 ZLU safe to buy?

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