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YT08 USP

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,530 mi
Last recorded61,530 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 USP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 61,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,741 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 52,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge on the limit !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,842 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 43,417 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on.

Fail 15 Oct 2016 43,417 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing GLASS MISSING. (8.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,845 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,953 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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YT08 USP is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT08 USP, 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 YT08 USP registered?

YT08 USP is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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