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VO58 EFE

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,695 mi
Last recorded74,695 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 EFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,695 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 66,369 miles

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 47,841 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 47,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,694 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,241 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,908 miles

excessive shoulder wear front tyre(s) - tracking may require adjustment

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,446 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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VO58 EFE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VO58 EFE, 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 VO58 EFE registered?

VO58 EFE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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