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YP58 BJU

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 BJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,090 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In between flexis bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing area damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In between flexis bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2026 103,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In between flexis bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing area damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In between flexis bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,978 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 96,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 92,161 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,301 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 44,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,869 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,740 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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YP58 BJU is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP58 BJU, 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 YP58 BJU registered?

YP58 BJU is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2008.

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