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YL08 WEX

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,157 mi
Last recorded140,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 140,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 140,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 127,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 127,616 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 121,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,237 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 113,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,575 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,575 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,130 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,249 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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YL08 WEX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YL08 WEX, 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 YL08 WEX registered?

YL08 WEX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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