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VU58 NXH

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,706 mi
Last recorded80,706 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 NXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 80,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 20 Feb 2026 80,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 13 Feb 2025 73,276 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 66,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,102 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 59,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,834 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,634 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 45,630 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction on screen and mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,978 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 36,978 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,926 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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VU58 NXH is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU58 NXH, 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 VU58 NXH registered?

VU58 NXH is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 NXH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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