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WJ58 HSE

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,247 mi
Last recorded62,247 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 62,247 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 62,245 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 57,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,571 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,815 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,687 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,218 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 24,218 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,985 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,038 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,087 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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WJ58 HSE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WJ58 HSE, 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 WJ58 HSE registered?

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

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