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YK58 OPY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,675 mi
Last recorded72,675 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 72,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2023 72,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,279 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2021 63,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 56,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,496 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 44,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,553 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 42,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,075 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 39,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,166 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 36,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 37,094 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,757 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,066 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 OPY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YK58 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

YK58 OPY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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