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WN58 HYU

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,324 mi
Last recorded157,324 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 HYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 157,324 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 148,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 134,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 134,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,040 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 115,040 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 108,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,730 miles

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

near side streeing arm slight play inner ball jonit

Fail 27 Mar 2017 99,730 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

near side streeing arm slight play inner ball jonit

Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,019 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,483 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 79,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,239 miles

nearside rear lower suspension bush has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,642 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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WN58 HYU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN58 HYU, 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 WN58 HYU registered?

WN58 HYU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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