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YS57 OSX

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,405 mi
Last recorded114,405 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 OSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 114,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 100,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,329 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 93,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,312 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp dim

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,928 miles

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing to edges

front brake hoses age perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2019 79,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing to edges

front brake hoses age perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 67,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,718 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,835 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,239 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,397 miles

front inner brake pads worn thin

offside rear inner brake pad worn thin

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 OSX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

YS57 OSX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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