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BF58 HTZ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,596 mi
Last recorded41,596 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 HTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 41,596 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 41,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 35,857 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 35,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,846 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 32,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 30,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 30,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 28,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,205 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 187,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in between tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in between tread

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 15,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,283 miles

engine tray and cover fitted

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking in-between tyre tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in-between tyre tread pattern

Fail 17 Sep 2015 14,277 miles

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

engine tray and cover fitted

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking in-between tyre tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in-between tyre tread pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,399 miles

all tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,595 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 HTZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BF58 HTZ, 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 BF58 HTZ registered?

BF58 HTZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is BF58 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 HTZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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