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YM08 LNP

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,923 mi
Last recorded93,923 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 LNP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,923 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2019 93,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 74,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges bald

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Offside Front tyre edges bald

Fail 28 Jul 2015 56,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside fron tyre worn on the ede (strong advis)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre uneven wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,352 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,082 miles

emissions difficult to pass

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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YM08 LNP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YM08 LNP, 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 YM08 LNP registered?

YM08 LNP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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