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FY58 EEU

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,489 mi
Last recorded109,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 109,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 103,527 miles

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

Nearside Front wing slightly damaged

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

Pass 16 May 2024 96,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 85,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,675 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 68,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 58,818 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2016 34,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,642 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 7,694 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 EEU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EEU, 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

How do I check the history of FY58 EEU?

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What year was FY58 EEU registered?

FY58 EEU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is FY58 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 EEU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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