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WF58 EYD

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,287 mi
Last recorded151,287 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 EYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 151,287 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak from flange front of engine ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox heat shield insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn(1.6mm) on limit (5.2.3 (e))

general surface corrosion on underside components

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2024 145,382 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 145,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 138,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 132,278 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,370 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,327 miles

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,757 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 114,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 87,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,955 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 76,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,971 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,629 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 45,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,002 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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WF58 EYD is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WF58 EYD, 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 WF58 EYD registered?

WF58 EYD is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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