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YH58 DZA

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,036 mi
Last recorded75,036 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 DZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 75,036 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner wing slightly insecure

rear bumper slightly insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2015 65,958 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner wing slightly insecure

rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,185 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 29,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YH58 DZA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH58 DZA, 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 YH58 DZA registered?

YH58 DZA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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