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VN58 OAE

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,593 mi
Last recorded113,593 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 OAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 113,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake hoses perished and cracking

rear axle corroded

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear underbody corrsion

Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,991 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front exhaust clamp missing

Front hoses perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 106,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,979 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated and perished

Front exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear suspension corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 102,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs rusty

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated and perished

Front exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear suspension corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,728 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 89,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,441 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose deteriorated.

Offside Front flexible brake hose deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,646 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre perished, side walls cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2017 79,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear nearside tyre perished, side walls cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,624 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,131 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,538 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,401 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,444 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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VN58 OAE is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN58 OAE, 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 VN58 OAE registered?

VN58 OAE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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