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YY57 OTZ

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,761 mi
Last recorded124,761 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 OTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 124,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 109,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,237 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,884 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,266 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 77,186 miles

engine/under/sill covers.

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Fail 9 Dec 2016 77,185 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

engine/under/sill covers.

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 54,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,565 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,524 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre low on pressure (pumped up)

nails in n/s/rear tyre tread

slight brake judder on n/s/front

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,517 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

Fail 28 Jan 2011 31,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

all brake discs have surface rust

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 OTZ 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 81.8%.

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 YY57 OTZ, 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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What year was YY57 OTZ registered?

YY57 OTZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is YY57 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY57 OTZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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