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YL57 DWZ

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 75,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 73,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 71,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 69,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 67,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,608 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 61,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 39,300 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YL57 DWZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YL57 DWZ, 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 YL57 DWZ registered?

YL57 DWZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is YL57 DWZ safe to buy?

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