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WX58 YLN

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,613 mi
Last recorded73,613 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 YLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,085 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 64,280 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 59,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,732 miles

Front both tyres wear on outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,913 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,408 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,858 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres worn excessively on shoulders

child seat fitted to N/S/R preventing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 31,858 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to N/S/R preventing full inspection of adult seat belts.

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres worn excessively on shoulders.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 27,790 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,484 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,308 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 YLN 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 88.2%.

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 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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

WX58 YLN is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is WX58 YLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX58 YLN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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