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YH08 ZPO

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,287 mi
Last recorded70,287 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,287 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,232 miles

REAR EXHUAST HANGER BROKEN

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged BOTH REAR AXLE SENSOR RINGS DAMAGED (1.6 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 65,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REAR EXHUAST HANGER BROKEN

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged BOTH REAR AXLE SENSOR RINGS DAMAGED (1.6 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 59,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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 ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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 ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 41,018 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 30,105 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 25,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 22,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 19,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 16,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 14,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 10,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,118 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 ZPO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZPO, 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 ZPO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH08 ZPO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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