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YG58 XXK

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 XXK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 122,781 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damage but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 122,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damage but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,507 miles

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

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

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

both front fog lamps damaged/missing

registration plate deteriorated

tpms light illuminated

Fail 11 Dec 2024 113,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed starting inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all deteriorated+o/s rear on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various small leaks inc central repair on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front fog lamps missing/damaged

front damage+bumper skin slightly loose etc

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on edge

o/s parking brake snatch

tpms light illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2023 103,636 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all showing deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear slightly corroded/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both showing deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust showing deterioration+slight leakage central repair

n/s front fog missing+slight damage to n/s front

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2023 103,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all showing deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear slightly corroded/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both showing deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust showing deterioration+slight leakage central repair

n/s front fog missing+slight damage to n/s front

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 72,481 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 72,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 69,446 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 69,446 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,196 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 66,165 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,411 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,832 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 45,889 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 36,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 May 2014 36,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,475 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 XXK is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XXK, 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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YG58 XXK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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