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VK58 TLV

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,774 mi
Last recorded122,774 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 TLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,774 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 122,774 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,877 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 98,399 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,791 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,342 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met it would appear the parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,325 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 66,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,903 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,279 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 36,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,615 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,494 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 TLV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue 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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

VK58 TLV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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