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YE58 OER

2008 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,651 mi
Last recorded182,651 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 OER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 182,651 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 165,221 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 165,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 153,591 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2023 153,288 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 137,991 miles

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

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

undertray fittet

Fail 5 Oct 2022 136,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,449 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 119,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,557 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 103,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,357 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,058 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,878 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet damaged o/s

Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet damaged o/s

Pass 31 Jan 2015 44,767 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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 44,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 11,705 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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YE58 OER is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YE58 OER, 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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YE58 OER is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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