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YY08 CVM

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,999 mi
Last recorded113,999 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 CVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,999 miles

Offside Front road wheel sustained slight damage

Fail 25 Feb 2023 113,984 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel sustained slight damage

Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 28 Jan 2022 101,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,543 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,329 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 81,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 77,105 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 77,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,552 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 71,552 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,578 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 52,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YY08 CVM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY08 CVM, 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 YY08 CVM registered?

YY08 CVM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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