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AJ58 LSE

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,233 mi
Last recorded85,233 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 LSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 85,233 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 83,269 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 83,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 77,991 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 77,991 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,482 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,480 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Apr 2017 69,630 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,933 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,806 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer shoulder

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,797 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer shoulder

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,035 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,028 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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AJ58 LSE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJ58 LSE, 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 AJ58 LSE registered?

AJ58 LSE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AJ58 LSE safe to buy?

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