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YL57 THG

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,264 mi
Last recorded63,264 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,264 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,704 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low- cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,871 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,864 miles

o/s/r trye wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,762 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 53,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,009 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 49,498 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear FUEL TANK CAP SEAL PERISHED

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,213 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play or suspension arm bushing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,681 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,701 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,640 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 23,278 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 23,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,003 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 THG 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 THG, 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 THG registered?

YL57 THG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is YL57 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 THG 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.

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