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DG58 TTE

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,146 mi
Last recorded98,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber effort low

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 98,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber effort low

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,360 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 93,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,577 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,831 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,234 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 54,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 35,829 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,186 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 TTE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TTE, 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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DG58 TTE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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