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YH08 ZNR

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,205 mi
Last recorded115,205 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 115,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 20 Feb 2019 105,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 May 2017 102,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2017 102,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,562 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,205 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 ZNR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZNR, 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 ZNR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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