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YG58 UWV

2008 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 UWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 127,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 127,722 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 127,141 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 127,138 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

engine misfire

Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,651 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,204 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 122,204 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 120,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,554 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 104,554 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,207 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,518 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,430 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,740 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,900 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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YG58 UWV is a 2008 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG58 UWV, 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 YG58 UWV registered?

YG58 UWV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is YG58 UWV safe to buy?

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