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YP58 EMX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,704 mi
Last recorded68,704 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 EMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,704 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 61,550 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 59,025 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 59,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,471 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit with nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

child seats fitted

engine covers & undertrays fitted

items moved from drivers view

Fail 5 Dec 2015 34,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cut on outer sidewalls

child seats fitted

engine covers & undertrays fitted

items moved from drivers view

Pass 13 Dec 2014 29,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on edge and cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2013 24,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all 4 tyres should be run flat

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,397 miles

bmw approved tyres and sizes not on the vehicle

front pads approx 4.5mm

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on wall

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on wall

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on wall

rear pads approx 4mm

Fail 10 Dec 2012 19,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bmw approved tyres and sizes not on the vehicle

front pads approx 4.5mm

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on wall

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on wall

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on wall

rear pads approx 4mm

Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2011 13,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate cracked

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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YP58 EMX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YP58 EMX, 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 YP58 EMX registered?

YP58 EMX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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