MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stone chip in zone 'B'
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Stone chip in zone 'B'
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 rf (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 rf (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 rf (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 rf (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
tyre pressure monitoring light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR08 XHG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?
YR08 XHG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2008.
Is YR08 XHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR08 XHG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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