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EO58 BLX

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,452 mi
Last recorded66,452 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 BLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 66,452 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 58,638 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 58,638 miles

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,014 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,501 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 50,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 47,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 41,188 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 37,264 miles

Windscreen washers poor but still providing adequate fluid to clean screen

Pass 10 May 2018 34,796 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 32,679 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,793 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge and cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 7,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 5,822 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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EO58 BLX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO58 BLX, 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 EO58 BLX registered?

EO58 BLX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is EO58 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO58 BLX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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