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BK58 BXM

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 BXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 115,677 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 106,363 miles

Both front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn

Both rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn (dog bone )

Fail 9 Feb 2022 106,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn

Both front tyres heavily split + worn on outer edges

Both rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated split cracked and worn (dog bone )

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,728 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,016 miles

engine has oil leaks under tray fitted cam cover area

front brake pads getting low inner

Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine has oil leaks under tray fitted cam cover area

front brake pads getting low inner

Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,845 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,177 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 58,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,423 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 14 Jul 2014 53,423 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 42,720 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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BK58 BXM is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK58 BXM, 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 BK58 BXM registered?

BK58 BXM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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