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YS08 MBX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,649 mi
Last recorded97,649 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 MBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 95,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 95,268 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 91,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 91,283 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 85,972 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 85,972 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,117 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 81,117 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 77,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 71,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 71,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,509 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,254 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,709 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 27,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,949 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,309 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,659 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)

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 MBX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

YS08 MBX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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