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WU58 KWC

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,163 mi
Last recorded107,163 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 KWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 107,163 miles

Fuel Cap Seal cracked slightly

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 101,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 94,742 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Subframe support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,041 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possible partial structural failure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possible partial structural failure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 55,195 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 55,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen cracked but outside of swept area

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,114 miles

a.nail in o/s/f tyre and badly worn on outter edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,670 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2011 28,670 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WU58 KWC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU58 KWC, 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 WU58 KWC registered?

WU58 KWC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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