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FP58 NHT

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 NHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,176 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped at weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 114,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped at weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 104,432 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 104,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,478 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 88,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 78,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cut but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear wiper arm very stiff

underside covered in plastics making it difficult to see all underside

Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,416 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - ALSO N/S STARTING TO WEAR LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,282 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,114 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,002 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 58,002 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 43,518 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 34,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,728 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,548 miles

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

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

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 NHT is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NHT, 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 NHT registered?

FP58 NHT is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is FP58 NHT safe to buy?

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