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WP58 AJU

2008 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,601 mi
Last recorded151,601 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 AJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 151,601 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Pass 5 Nov 2024 141,493 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 135,930 miles

Nearside Front head light has water ingress

Fail 3 Nov 2023 135,930 miles

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

Nearside Front head light has water ingress

Pass 4 Nov 2022 128,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 128,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,176 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge 3.8mm

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2021 122,175 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge 3.8mm

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,399 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X3 Chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper and wing corner damaged.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,238 miles

Engine, gearbox and sill covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,442 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven outer edges

under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,207 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven outer edges

under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,549 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust flex pipe slightly deterieorated.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 66,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust flex pipe slightly deterieorated.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,673 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 58,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Aug 2014 50,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,944 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,826 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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WP58 AJU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WP58 AJU, 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 WP58 AJU registered?

WP58 AJU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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