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BK58 HYW

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,849 mi
Last recorded150,849 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 HYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 150,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP,,P3,,,16 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,205/50/17 X 4,,

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP,,P3,,,16 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,205/50/17 X 4,,

Fail 7 Mar 2024 150,849 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NSR,,,,OSR ,,, & ,,,,OSF TYRES=3=THREE,,,,,,,,,,,,, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP,,P3,,,16 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,205/50/17 X 4,,

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP,,P3,,,16 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,205/50/17 X 4,,

Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,321 miles

205/50/17 X 4....15 YR OLD / MILES,,,,,,,,ROAD NOISE ON RTV FROM REAR SUSPECT DIFF !!-PODOT-MONITOR

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view NSF & OSF (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 140,318 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/50/17 X 4,,,P3......15 YR OLD/MILES

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated /////////////..........ALL=NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,, 205/50/17 x 4,,

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% COMBINED///////////-PODOT-MONITOR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 125,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated /////////////..........ALL=NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,, 205/50/17 x 4,,

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% COMBINED///////////-PODOT-MONITOR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 125,404 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake\fuel lines front to back

Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,484 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 108,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,338 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,906 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 76,896 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,395 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 70,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,589 miles

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

front pads approx 5mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

wiperblades smearing

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 HYW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

BK58 HYW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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