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YK58 JZW

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,511 mi
Last recorded130,511 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 JZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 130,511 miles

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

Nearside 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 9 Mar 2022 120,082 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 110,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 100,300 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 99,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 96,268 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped

slight blow at exhaust flexi section

Pass 24 Aug 2017 94,421 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,894 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,874 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,474 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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YK58 JZW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YK58 JZW, 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 YK58 JZW registered?

YK58 JZW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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