2008 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · YF08 DZO
2008 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2008. Recorded mileage 108,414 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,414 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.
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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YF08 DZO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2021
- 108,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 DZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 116 (YF08 DZO) between July 2011 and August 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Damaged! (4.1.4 (a))”.
YF08 DZO Mileage History
- 21/07/201136,184 mi
- 20/06/201253,847 mi+17,663 mi
- 21/06/201253,847 mi
- 29/08/201364,894 mi+11,047 mi
- 10/06/201575,668 mi+10,774 mi
- 29/07/201681,215 mi+5,547 mi
- 01/09/201788,433 mi+7,218 mi
- 06/09/20178,851 mi-79,582 mi
- 06/08/201893,558 mi+84,707 mi
- 06/08/201893,558 mi
- 01/09/2019164,033 km
- 25/08/2020172,188 km+8,155 km
- 21/08/2021108,414 mi
Average of roughly 7,162 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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