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YH58 ZLX

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,846 mi
Last recorded75,846 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 75,846 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,769 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,777 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner rubber seal on fuel filler cap slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going over rear axle slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2017 60,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 55,915 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 55,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,541 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 26,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,032 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,362 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,392 miles

both rear brake discs slightly scored and corroded.

nearside front brake disc slightly scored and corroded.

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 ZLX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZLX, 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 YH58 ZLX registered?

YH58 ZLX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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