MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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headlight lenses dull affecting light output
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
headlight lenses dull affecting light output
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f + o/s/r splitting and perished on inner + outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all 4 brake discs pitted + corroded
engine rough and missfireing at idle
front + rear brake pads worn thin
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer tyre tread worn
Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged
Rear brake discs pitted + corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Outer tyre tread worn
Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged
Rear brake discs pitted + corroded
low tyre pressure warning light on
rear brake discs pitted + corroded
inner surface on rear brake discs corroded
low tyre presure warning indicator on
mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)
front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to wear bars
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/Rear tyre has a cut in it (below 25mm)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn & lip
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK58 BHJ is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VK58 BHJ, 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 VK58 BHJ registered?
VK58 BHJ is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2008.
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