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YS57 UKT

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,502 mi
Last recorded111,502 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,287 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 104,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,108 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXI PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXI PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 X REAR SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED AS BEING USED AS BOOT SPACE ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 2MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 97,108 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXI PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXI PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 X REAR SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED AS BEING USED AS BOOT SPACE ()

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE LOW / ADJUSTED ON TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE LOW / ADJUSTED ON TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 2MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 89,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,459 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,524 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,858 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 67,993 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads low

Fail 20 May 2017 67,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads low

Pass 24 May 2016 65,102 miles

Child seat fitted o/s r

Front and rear brake pads wearing low inner pads

Rear Rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish

Fail 24 May 2016 65,102 miles

Child seat fitted o/s r

Front and rear brake pads wearing low inner pads

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 61,649 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 61,615 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 58,757 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 47,281 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2013 47,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 31 May 2012 40,222 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 40,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 32,217 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,617 miles

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)

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 UKT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS57 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

YS57 UKT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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