2008 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · YL08 NZS
2008 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 48,381 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Jan 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YL08 NZS Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2015
- 48,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YL08 NZS Mileage History
- 04/07/201123,723 mi
- 02/07/201230,353 mi+6,630 mi
- 02/07/201337,107 mi+6,754 mi
- 07/07/201443,229 mi+6,122 mi
- 07/07/201443,229 mi
- 30/06/201548,362 mi+5,133 mi
- 02/07/201548,381 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 6,174 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
YL08 NZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 116 (YL08 NZS) between July 2011 and July 2015.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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