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FG58 YYF

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,322 mi
Last recorded65,322 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 YYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,322 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Stud broken at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Axle corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Fail 13 Jun 2022 65,322 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Stud broken at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Axle corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 22 Jun 2021 63,921 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Petrol cap seal deteriorated

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,522 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 59,491 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 53,826 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 53,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 50,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 47,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,160 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 33,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise-front tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2013 30,126 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 27,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 23,050 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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FG58 YYF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG58 YYF, 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 FG58 YYF registered?

FG58 YYF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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