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YP58 UVV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,514 mi
Last recorded110,514 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 UVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,514 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between midbox and backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 87,778 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,800 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 76,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,325 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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YP58 UVV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UVV, 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 YP58 UVV registered?

YP58 UVV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is YP58 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP58 UVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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