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YP08 XXK

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,656 mi
Last recorded108,656 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,462 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 101,387 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,591 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2018 60,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit.also damaged in between treads and outer side wall but not exsposing cords/ply and is cracked/perishing between treads also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,054 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,066 miles

all brake pads 75% worn

Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,138 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,945 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 XXK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

YP08 XXK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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