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WJ58 CPY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,120 mi
Last recorded98,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 CPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 98,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 96,905 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,157 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,162 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,576 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 84,576 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 35,300 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,856 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low 2mm

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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WJ58 CPY is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ58 CPY, 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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WJ58 CPY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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