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EX58 AEW

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,631 mi
Last recorded83,631 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 AEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 83,631 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2026 83,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 71,661 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 71,661 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,249 miles

amber brake wear sensor on

Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,047 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 30,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 27,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 24,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,055 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,113 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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EX58 AEW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EX58 AEW, 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 EX58 AEW registered?

EX58 AEW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2008.

Is EX58 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 AEW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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