MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Oil leak ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre outer edge worn
Oil leak ()
front wipers slight smear
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre worn unevenly
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV58 VPU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 BV58 VPU, 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 BV58 VPU registered?
BV58 VPU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2008.
Is BV58 VPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV58 VPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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