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HY58 JOU

2008 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,348 mi
Last recorded110,348 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 JOU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,348 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 102,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,188 miles

Front exhaust flexi section worn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 92,369 miles

Front exhaust flexible section worn + clamp corroded still gas tight

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 86,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexible section and clamp worn but still gas tight

Fail 9 Jul 2021 86,066 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexible section and clamp worn but still gas tight

Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,034 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,581 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 75,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 68,660 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,025 miles

Both handbrake efforts low

Handbrake efficiency 17% only just passed

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,148 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 53,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,393 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2011 15,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,514 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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HY58 JOU is a 2008 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 81,025 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY58 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HY58 JOU is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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