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AE58 DCU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,229 mi
Last recorded95,229 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 95,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 87,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 87,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 83,802 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2022 83,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35ZR18 Extra Load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2021 77,697 miles

Offside front obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 77,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,454 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 53,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2017 46,674 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,087 miles

under trays fitted,obscuring some under side components

Fail 24 Aug 2016 45,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted,obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,756 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 26,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,222 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre and tread low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,605 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on edges of tread pattern.

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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AE58 DCU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE58 DCU, 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 AE58 DCU registered?

AE58 DCU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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