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DY58 WCV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,088 mi
Last recorded123,088 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 WCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 123,088 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 115,117 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,819 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 92,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,838 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,489 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,678 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 55,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 52,153 miles

brake pads wearing.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 52,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

brake pads wearing.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,996 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,466 miles

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

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 WCV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WCV, 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 DY58 WCV registered?

DY58 WCV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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