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YY08 WOD

2008 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,234 mi
Last recorded134,234 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 WOD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 134,234 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 129,019 miles

Pad wear indicator light on

Rear Axle bearing worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 129,017 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb blown (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pad wear indicator light on

Rear Axle bearing worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 122,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,739 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,561 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 104,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,504 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 160,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,346 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,745 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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YY08 WOD is a 2008 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,025 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 WOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 WOD registered?

YY08 WOD is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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