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BF58 HSV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,913 mi
Last recorded152,913 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 HSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 152,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 144,509 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,086 miles

Nearside Front chip in front screen passengers side

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,323 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,591 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,562 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2016 73,124 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,505 miles

n/s/r tyre 3 mm

o/s/r tyre 4 mm

Pass 16 Aug 2014 52,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,207 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,770 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,258 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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BF58 HSV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BF58 HSV, 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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BF58 HSV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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