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GX58 DWW

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,337 mi
Last recorded98,337 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 DWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 98,337 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 98,336 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front are severely deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 98,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 98,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 96,904 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 96,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,442 miles

sump plug damp

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 89,371 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 89,031 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 89,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 84,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 84,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And Close to Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 78,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 72,666 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 72,666 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,644 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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)

Offside front inner wheel arch trim touching coil spring

Fail 11 Dec 2015 62,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 run flat (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads wearing low

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)

Offside front inner wheel arch trim touching coil spring

Offside front tyre worn LOW outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2014 57,525 miles

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen swept area

cut/damage in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,093 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 44,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,429 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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GX58 DWW is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GX58 DWW, 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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GX58 DWW is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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