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YR08 RWF

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,644 mi
Last recorded70,644 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 RWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,644 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 70,644 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction LARGE STICKERS ON WINDSCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUD MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUD MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUD MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUD MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central UNDER EXHAUST CROSS MEMBER MISSING / SHEARED OFF

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD SENSOR INSECURE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 67,527 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 67,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,278 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,278 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,632 miles

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 Front 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 16 Mar 2015 44,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 44,387 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,096 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 RWF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YR08 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

YR08 RWF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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