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BV58 VPU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,461 mi
Last recorded131,461 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 VPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 131,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 125,165 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,001 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 104,000 miles

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))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 103,957 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,989 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 86,720 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 86,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,852 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 65,852 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,165 miles

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,090 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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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.

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