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YL57 SUU

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,747 mi
Last recorded43,747 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 SUU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,245 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 36,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 30,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 28,125 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 26,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 20,591 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 20,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 fun flat worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 17,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 15,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 14,004 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 14,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 11,249 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,193 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,546 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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YL57 SUU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

YL57 SUU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is YL57 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 SUU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL57 SUU have outstanding finance?

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