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YH08 ZXL

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,898 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,420 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Cap Rubber Perishing.

Offside Rear Outer CV Gator Damp With Grease.

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

Shield and covers fitted.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,115 miles

Covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap rubber seal PERISHING / CRACKING

Offside Rear Outer CV boot damp with grease

Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,242 miles

Covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,986 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,618 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished outter edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,444 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,191 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 13,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZXL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

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

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