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FY58 UUX

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 97,904 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam Offside and nearside . lED bulbs incorrect beam patterns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 adjoining hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjoining hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,462 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 85,100 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 66,651 miles

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

Front Tyre(S) cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,298 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 61,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 54,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,476 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,827 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 UUX is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

FY58 UUX is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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