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FP58 DWZ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 DWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 134,409 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 126,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

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

Oil leak from engine and rear differential

Rear differential very noisy when wheels are rotated

Fail 9 Dec 2023 125,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Also appears to have a fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential very noisy when wheels are rotated. Rear wheel bearings are possibly noisy.

Rear pad sensor appears to be getting close to the disc

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Differential Noisy

Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,902 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 14 Dec 2021 110,902 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,555 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,111 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,110 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 225/45 r17 91y runflat (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hoses perishing slightly

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted

fuel cap seal perishing

large crack to n/s of windscreen but not affecting drivers view

n/s/r tyre has a cut to the tread area

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,789 miles

Fuel cap sill perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225-45-17 91V (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 70,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Link Arm (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap sill perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225-45-17 91V (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 60,127 miles

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 46,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

osf tyre has slight inner edge wear/cracks appearing in tread

osr tyre is of a non run flat type

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,143 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 19,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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FP58 DWZ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP58 DWZ, 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 FP58 DWZ registered?

FP58 DWZ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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