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VK58 TNF

2008 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 TNF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 112,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 112,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,175 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,755 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 90,755 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged osr tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2019 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf tyre showing cords through cracking in tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf tyre showing cords through cracking in tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged nsf tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged osr tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,285 miles

cracking n/s/f tyre tread pattern

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear seatbelts not checked due to items in boot/seat area

surface corrosion to front + rear brake discs

Pass 17 May 2017 74,461 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyres becoming perished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,709 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,709 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,869 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 41,869 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 39,449 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 TNF is a 2008 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

VK58 TNF is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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