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FL58 NUV

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,758 mi
Last recorded128,758 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 NUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 128,758 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 128,757 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 118,866 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses from front to rear pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 109,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses from front to rear pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 105,759 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,492 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,914 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 65,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,357 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on both edges & o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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FL58 NUV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL58 NUV, 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 FL58 NUV registered?

FL58 NUV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is FL58 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 NUV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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