MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed co and lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pedal slightly spongy
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded excess/bracket support (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pedal creeping to the floor
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres and perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YK08 SZG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YK08 SZG, 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 YK08 SZG registered?
YK08 SZG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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