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YR08 NRL

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,402 mi
Last recorded150,402 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 NRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 150,402 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Leak - Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Leak - Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray Loose

Pass 6 Aug 2024 144,175 miles

Fuel flap missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Wiper missing

TPMS light on

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2023 125,259 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,019 miles

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 104,159 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,378 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 98,378 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,950 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 87,621 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,946 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,131 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2015 57,113 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,360 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,325 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,430 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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YR08 NRL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

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

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