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SY58 NZA

2008 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,377 mi
Last recorded132,377 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 31681,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 NZA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 132,377 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 132,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,024 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,302 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,803 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY WORN

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 111,802 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY WORN

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,339 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 106,338 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,845 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 28 Sep 2020 98,844 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2019 91,504 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,504 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,805 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,879 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 74,501 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,458 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,631 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,631 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,153 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

this vehicle has passed the emissions test but no print out was produced due to low emissionsm

Fail 1 Sep 2014 50,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

this vehicle has passed the emissions test but no print out was produced due to low emissionsm

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,978 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 41,645 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,707 miles

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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SY58 NZA is a 2008 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY58 NZA, 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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What year was SY58 NZA registered?

SY58 NZA is a 2008 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is SY58 NZA safe to buy?

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