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YL08 WVA

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,436 mi
Last recorded91,436 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r top arm inner bush worn on limit

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear brake discs well corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,908 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,592 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2012 45,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WVA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YL08 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

YL08 WVA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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