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2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,838 mi
Last recorded83,838 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 UEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 83,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,156 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,381 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,867 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,710 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 45,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,059 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,316 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 20,333 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 UEN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UEN, 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 YY57 UEN registered?

YY57 UEN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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