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FP58 SBX

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,519 mi
Last recorded115,519 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 SBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 115,245 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 113,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

trays /covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2022 106,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,689 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,057 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 77,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,704 miles

engine cover-under tray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 71,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine cover-under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge,and barely legal.205/50/17 89v Run Flat.Approx 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,403 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,751 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Dec 2014 53,751 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,677 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 34,218 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,919 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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FP58 SBX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SBX, 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 FP58 SBX registered?

FP58 SBX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is FP58 SBX safe to buy?

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