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YR08 LPX

2008 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,584 mi
Last recorded112,584 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 LPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 112,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s/f/tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,785 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 69,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 66,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 63,006 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 58,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 52,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 4 Jun 2013 26,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 25,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 21,622 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 21,622 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YR08 LPX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR08 LPX, 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 YR08 LPX registered?

YR08 LPX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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