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YS08 FDO

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,345 mi
Last recorded89,345 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,345 miles

O,S,F TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 72,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,703 miles

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

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,269 miles

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge(advise replacement)

Pass 12 May 2014 46,900 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 42,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2013 42,735 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 37,819 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 37,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 31,719 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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YS08 FDO is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FDO, 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 YS08 FDO registered?

YS08 FDO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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