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WJ58 HSY

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,232 mi
Last recorded119,232 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 119,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 Dec 2025 119,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear bent (meant to be straight ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Oct 2024 117,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 101,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 101,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 84,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 72,769 miles

Front both tyres worn/castellated on edges

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 65,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2020 65,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working llb382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,569 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,832 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 43,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,300 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 HSY 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 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

WJ58 HSY is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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