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HG58 CXM

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,967 mi
Last recorded118,967 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 CXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 118,967 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 118,967 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,467 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,911 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 79,817 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 79,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,053 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 67,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***TYRE AT 3.2MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.1MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***TYRE AT 3.3MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 46,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,684 miles

Front Washer jets only just provide enough fluid

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,056 miles

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

rear washer inop

Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,001 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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HG58 CXM 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 84.2%.

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 HG58 CXM, 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 HG58 CXM registered?

HG58 CXM is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is HG58 CXM safe to buy?

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