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YP08 FPZ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,476 mi
Last recorded139,476 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 FPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 139,476 miles

Nearside Front play in nsf shock flange

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine smoking

Pass 9 May 2019 131,853 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 131,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 121,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 106,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,763 miles

Nearside Rear disc rusty

Pass 15 May 2015 97,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 90,959 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 56,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehocle under tray damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehocle under tray damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,107 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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YP08 FPZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP08 FPZ, 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 YP08 FPZ registered?

YP08 FPZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 FPZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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