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YR08 XHG

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,956 mi
Last recorded103,956 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,650 miles

Front Stone chip in zone 'B'

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 90,649 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,508 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 71,508 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,187 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 60,187 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,624 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 55,624 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 52,510 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 25,150 miles

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.

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 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.

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