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YY03 DYL

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,296 mi
Last recorded130,296 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 DYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 124,172 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 124,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 116,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 116,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 107,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 101,132 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 94,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 94,640 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 85,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 85,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,632 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 39,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,021 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 22,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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YY03 DYL is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY03 DYL, 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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YY03 DYL is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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