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YY57 OAX

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,702 mi
Last recorded92,702 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 OAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 92,702 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 92,700 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,009 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 73,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 63,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion forming on and around rear subframe

Pass 25 May 2018 56,479 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 48,537 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,969 miles

front o\s tyre deteriorated between treads.

rear brake discs corroded on inside face.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 39,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front o\s tyre deteriorated between treads.

rear brake discs corroded on inside face.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,951 miles

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

front tyres deteriorated between treads

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,530 miles

front n\s sidewall damages and tyre deteriortaed. front o\s tyre deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated and worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,567 miles

both front tyres deteriorated between tread

n\s\f tyre damage to sidewall.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 31,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres deteriorated between tread

n\s\f tyre damage to sidewall.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,057 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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YY57 OAX is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY57 OAX, 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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YY57 OAX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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