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YR08 XZD

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,856 mi
Last recorded74,856 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 74,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 73,614 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,252 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear axle and components corrosion points

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes bubbling (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal starting to perish slightly

handbrake handle trim loose

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,687 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from differential

Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from differential

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,513 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 XZD 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 84.6%.

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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR08 XZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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