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2008 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · EF57 YCD

EF57 YCD

2008 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 126,157 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2024.

Make & Model
BMW 116
Year / Origin
2008 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 May 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
126,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 May 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1596cc

EF57 YCD Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2023
  • 126,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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EF57 YCD Mileage History

  1. 05/04/2022120,604 mi
  2. 05/04/2022120,604 mi
  3. 30/05/2023126,157 mi+5,553 mi

Average of roughly 4,826 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

EF57 YCD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 09:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 116 (EF57 YCD) between April 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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