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DG58 SYO

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,639 mi
Last recorded104,639 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 SYO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,520 miles

Corrosion to all rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 101,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion to all rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,904 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 92,904 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,742 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts as seats are in folded down position

Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,537 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,683 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 R17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,095 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,641 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 59,641 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,554 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 59,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,126 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,331 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 31,052 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,304 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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DG58 SYO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG58 SYO, 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 DG58 SYO registered?

DG58 SYO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DG58 SYO safe to buy?

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