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SY58 CYG

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 CYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 73,417 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 7 May 2026 73,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 May 2025 63,552 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 52,475 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,006 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 39,764 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 34,581 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 33,576 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 33,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 30,396 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 30,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 24,281 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 22,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,016 miles

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

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)

both fron tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 May 2013 11,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 5,668 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 5,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 4,512 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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SY58 CYG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SY58 CYG, 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 SY58 CYG registered?

SY58 CYG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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