CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR58 UFE

2008 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,509 mi
Last recorded73,509 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 UFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 73,509 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides on flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 73,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides on flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,084 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 67,528 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 64,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,848 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 56,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & offside rear ()

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

Fail 31 May 2017 56,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & offside rear ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,398 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted preventing full in inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 47,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2014 36,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 27,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2012 22,151 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR58 UFE is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR58 UFE, 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

How do I check the history of YR58 UFE?

You can check the full history of YR58 UFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR58 UFE registered?

YR58 UFE is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is YR58 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 UFE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR58 UFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR58 UFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.