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YK58 OWW

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,873 mi
Last recorded95,873 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,873 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 91,977 miles

All brake hoses perish

All underbody and components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 72,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,329 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,765 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 49,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,029 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 29,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,742 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,965 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,424 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,811 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 OWW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black 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 YK58 OWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK58 OWW registered?

YK58 OWW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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