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YH58 ZVZ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,995 mi
Last recorded121,995 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 121,995 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 121,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,728 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 105,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall marked by yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 91,657 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 81,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 75,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,141 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,195 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 38,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 32,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 27,500 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2012 22,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 16,146 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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YH58 ZVZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH58 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

YH58 ZVZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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