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WX58 YLE

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,509 mi
Last recorded76,509 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 YLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 76,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 74,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 74,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit, replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, nearside and offside, upper arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,581 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

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

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))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, upper arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,275 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,361 miles

Engine cover and undertrays installed

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear upper trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,284 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,487 miles

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

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

Trays and covers fitted

Upper rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,542 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes cracking. See attached pictures

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,956 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,645 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,141 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,675 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,099 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,454 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,926 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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WX58 YLE 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 94.4%.

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 WX58 YLE, 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 WX58 YLE registered?

WX58 YLE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is WX58 YLE safe to buy?

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