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YR58 FEP

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 FEP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 89,917 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2014 89,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 84,359 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,887 miles

rear exhaust mount snapped but still supported

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,762 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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YR58 FEP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR58 FEP, 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 YR58 FEP registered?

YR58 FEP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is YR58 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 FEP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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