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DY58 OUW

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,472 mi
Last recorded137,472 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 OUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 137,472 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear underbody and suspension

Undertrays and covers fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 26 Oct 2023 130,391 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 130,391 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 130,359 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

Rear brake pipe unions corroded both sides

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Under floor covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

engine misfire

Pass 18 May 2022 120,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 117,795 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 117,795 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre mounting hook broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (front) arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,441 miles

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 26 Feb 2019 103,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,460 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,492 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 86,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,350 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 80,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 74,602 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 63,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DY58 OUW is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY58 OUW, 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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DY58 OUW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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