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VK58 BHJ

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,381 mi
Last recorded93,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 BHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 93,381 miles

headlight lenses dull affecting light output

Fail 29 Jan 2026 93,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,714 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 88,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 88,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 88,448 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 86,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread worn

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Rear brake discs pitted + corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,105 miles

low tyre pressure warning light on

rear brake discs pitted + corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,076 miles

inner surface on rear brake discs corroded

low tyre presure warning indicator on

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,392 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,056 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 74,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,350 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to wear bars

Pass 18 Oct 2014 69,066 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,900 miles

N/S/Rear tyre has a cut in it (below 25mm)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,661 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,963 miles

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.

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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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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