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YY08 FPE

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,604 mi
Last recorded111,604 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 111,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 110,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 110,254 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 110,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,697 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 107,271 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 107,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,495 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,904 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,374 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 102,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,945 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,249 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,995 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 FPE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YY08 FPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 FPE registered?

YY08 FPE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is YY08 FPE safe to buy?

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