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YS08 FDJ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,101 mi
Last recorded74,101 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 74,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,690 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 70,690 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both euro blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,760 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 67,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 62,305 miles

oil leak around engine

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 10 Jun 2022 62,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak around engine

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,406 miles

oil leak around engine

Fail 10 Jun 2021 58,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak around engine

Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,883 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,933 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust flex outer deteriorated advise

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,006 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,424 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,727 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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YS08 FDJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YS08 FDJ, 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 YS08 FDJ registered?

YS08 FDJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is YS08 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 FDJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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