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EO58 SYW

2008 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 SYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 99,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,172 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 92,172 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,980 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 91,980 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and run flat other side isn't (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2019 79,524 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,796 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,515 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,507 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,441 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 SYW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO58 SYW registered?

EO58 SYW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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