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BJ58 URT

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,146 mi
Last recorded66,146 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 URT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 66,146 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 66,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear 60 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,787 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 45,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,485 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 36,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,384 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,802 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 22,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,729 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 12,142 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 URT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 URT, 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 BJ58 URT registered?

BJ58 URT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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