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YT58 AXR

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,917 mi
Last recorded100,917 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 AXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,704 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 97,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 89,339 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 89,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,411 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,165 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,322 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,322 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring terstable items from view of test

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,373 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 79,373 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,670 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,157 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,753 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,303 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,337 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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YT58 AXR is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT58 AXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT58 AXR registered?

YT58 AXR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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