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YR58 FFA

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,358 mi
Last recorded88,358 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 FFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,847 miles

tpms light on

Fail 27 Jul 2019 63,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 28 Jul 2018 59,297 miles

rear exhaust weak at weld

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,435 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre outer edges slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,873 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r+n/s/f Tyre,s worn close to wear indicator,s

Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,774 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 FFA is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

YR58 FFA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is YR58 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 FFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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