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YR08 XZC

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,734 mi
Last recorded83,734 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,734 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nsf osf (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,421 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,553 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,241 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,551 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 25,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 22,286 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 XZC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 XZC registered?

YR08 XZC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YR08 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 XZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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