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YS57 HYW

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,907 mi
Last recorded142,907 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 HYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 142,907 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear differential noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2018 124,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 116,523 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 116,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML lit

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 74,353 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,250 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2013 72,250 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,524 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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YS57 HYW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS57 HYW, 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 YS57 HYW registered?

YS57 HYW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 HYW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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