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YY08 JDO

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,415 mi
Last recorded93,415 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 93,415 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 93,411 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose 2 OF 6 LOOSE (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,999 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 87,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 77,552 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 77,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT FRONT PIPE FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AMBER BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front NAIL IN TYRE

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

STEEL BRAKE PIPES LINKING REAR FLEXIS CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 69,351 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,094 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pads worn and deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2020 64,093 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front brake pads worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pads worn and deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,246 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 59,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,152 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded furry (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,825 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,743 miles

offside rear seatbelt clasp cover damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,390 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,924 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 16,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,829 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 JDO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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