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YT58 AZR

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,929 mi
Last recorded144,929 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 AZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 144,929 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,769 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front, inner brake pads look to be wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 129,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front, inner brake pads look to be wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,395 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 87,678 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,469 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,878 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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YT58 AZR is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AZR, 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 YT58 AZR registered?

YT58 AZR is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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