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BN58 DGZ

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,617 mi
Last recorded92,617 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 DGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,617 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,318 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 90,098 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 88,746 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 87,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,332 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 86,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 84,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 84,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,601 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,300 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 54,561 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,640 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 33,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,547 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

all tyres are cracking on tread

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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BN58 DGZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BN58 DGZ, 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 BN58 DGZ registered?

BN58 DGZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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