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YS08 YCR

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,601 mi
Last recorded81,601 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,601 miles

corrosion on n/s/r brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2020 81,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on n/s/r brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,129 miles

chip in windscreen borderline

condition of o/s/f tyre & just legal

Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen borderline

condition of o/s/f tyre & just legal

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside number plate light flickers when cold

engine has loud rattle when revving up to 2500rpm for emissions test

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,804 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,767 miles

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

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

Advise all tyres worn on edges

Advise brake disc's worn

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,648 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 YCR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

YS08 YCR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is YS08 YCR safe to buy?

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