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FY58 DLO

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,919 mi
Last recorded57,919 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 DLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,919 miles

Body damage

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

Nearside Front Jacking point missing

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

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

Rear washer and wiper inoperative

Suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2025 57,919 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Body damage

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

Nearside Front Jacking point missing

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

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

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

Rear washer and wiper inoperative

Suspension components corroded

TPMS light on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2024 55,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Offside Rear Inner Brake pads wearing close to wear indicator

Rear Underbody corrosion

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

Rear Washer/wiper inop

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,773 miles

drivers window inop

front n/plate deteriorated

n/s/f body damage

n/s/r lamp cracked

rear wiper/washer inop

Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Offside Front Window inop

Rear Washer and wiper inop

Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,006 miles

drivers window inop

n/s/r lamp cracked

rear washer inop

Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,983 miles

Rear washer not working

Fail 7 Aug 2020 43,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear washer not working

Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,994 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 41,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 38,640 miles

Central Front Number Plate Damaged

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,841 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,219 miles

Engine Covers + Under Trays Fitted

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,547 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres scrubbed on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 14,155 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,991 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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FY58 DLO is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY58 DLO, 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 FY58 DLO registered?

FY58 DLO is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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