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YP08 YCT

2008 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,446 mi
Last recorded127,446 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 127,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 127,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 113,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 103,573 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 95,552 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 87,573 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 79,191 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 79,191 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,955 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 65,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Fail 30 May 2014 57,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 30 May 2014 57,411 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2013 49,813 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 49,813 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 42,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,147 miles

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

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 YCT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCT, 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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YP08 YCT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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