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YH58 ZGK

2008 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,711 mi
Last recorded117,711 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZGK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 117,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 109,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 103,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,199 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,523 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,506 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,448 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,122 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under try is present attention is needed. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,118 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt is missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under try is present attention is needed. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,521 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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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YH58 ZGK 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 94.1%.

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 YH58 ZGK, 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 YH58 ZGK registered?

YH58 ZGK is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YH58 ZGK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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