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YY08 DAA

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,890 mi
Last recorded62,890 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 DAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 62,890 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,249 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Front and rear brake hoses slightly perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 55,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded attached to the subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipe connections heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and bald edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect oil leak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and bald edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes perishing and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 53,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipe connections heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and bald edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect oil leak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and bald edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes perishing and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 51,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper central arm has play in the pin style ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 51,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper central arm has play in the pin style ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, Wearing on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,943 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,330 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 32,676 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short underbonnet (1.9.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 29,083 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,381 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,622 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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YY08 DAA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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