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VK58 BHN

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,903 mi
Last recorded118,903 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 BHN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,951 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,669 miles

seat belt warning light on dash, all tyres getting low, front brake pads required very soon

Fail 2 Aug 2017 80,655 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow brake pedal very stiff and no vacum assistance (3.3.E.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (5.4.2)

seat belt warning light on dash, all tyres getting low, front brake pads required very soon

Pass 4 May 2016 73,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 73,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,758 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,749 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,189 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2012 47,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,202 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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VK58 BHN is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK58 BHN registered?

VK58 BHN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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