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WU58 NBG

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,598 mi
Last recorded81,598 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 NBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 81,598 miles

Bonnet secondary safety catch sticking/partially seized

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated - suspect wiring to brake pads at offside rear

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose slightly cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush/joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs, inner surfaces rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses at calipers slightly cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 76,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 71,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 66,584 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 66,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,761 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 53,761 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,410 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,200 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,300 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,982 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2014 27,869 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,043 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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 NBG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU58 NBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU58 NBG registered?

WU58 NBG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WU58 NBG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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