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YS08 YXB

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,586 mi
Last recorded80,586 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,551 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 51,710 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,738 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 YXB 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 84.6%.

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 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 YS08 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

YS08 YXB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 YXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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