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YX08 NSJ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,046 mi
Last recorded133,046 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 NSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 133,046 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 133,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 123,102 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 123,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,390 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 114,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,337 miles

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

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 24 Jan 2019 78,337 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,609 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,811 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,328 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 35,838 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,826 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 35,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,541 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,175 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,483 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

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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YX08 NSJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver 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 YX08 NSJ, 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 YX08 NSJ registered?

YX08 NSJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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