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BJ58 PNN

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,047 mi
Last recorded99,047 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 PNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 99,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2024 95,102 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 95,099 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 79,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 62,208 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 62,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 44,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 31,444 miles

osf and both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 May 2017 19,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 19,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,968 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 13,966 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,568 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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BJ58 PNN is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ58 PNN, 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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BJ58 PNN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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