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AK58 FLF

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,139 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 103,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,851 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 90,868 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 88,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 88,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 85,132 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,568 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,451 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 58,451 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,731 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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AK58 FLF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver 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 AK58 FLF, 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 AK58 FLF registered?

AK58 FLF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is AK58 FLF safe to buy?

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