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FL58 VSX

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,662 mi
Last recorded133,662 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 133,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 133,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,216 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear washer faulty

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 tyres have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 120,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear washer faulty

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 tyres have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,177 miles

both front tyres have outer edge wear

Fail 20 Oct 2017 105,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced 501 capless bulb (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres have outer edge wear

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 77,360 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,534 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 58,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,143 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,025 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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FL58 VSX 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSX, 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 FL58 VSX registered?

FL58 VSX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is FL58 VSX safe to buy?

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