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BN58 PHY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,693 mi
Last recorded106,693 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 PHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,693 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Handbrake light stays on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,693 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Handbrake light stays on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2019 85,474 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 85,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,521 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 75,521 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 69,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,099 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,430 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 48,430 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,141 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 24,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 24,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PHY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PHY, 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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BN58 PHY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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