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2008 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · EX58 ABO

EX58 ABO

2008 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 93,242 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 116
Year / Origin
2008 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Jun 2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
93,242 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Jun 2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a consistent history of roadworthiness over the last three inspection cycles. In the most recent test on June 2025 at 93,242 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety systems currently meet the minimum standard. This follows a period of stable maintenance throughout 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed necessary repairs as they arose. The overall trend is positive, as the vehicle has moved from a failed state to multiple clean passes in subsequent annual tests. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle from 2008, averaging approximately 5,180 miles per year. Between June 2022 and June 2025, the car covered 21,595 miles, which reflects light annual use or long periods of stationary time. While low mileage typically reduces wear on consumable items like brake pads, tyres, and suspension components, it can occasionally lead to issues such as corrosion on brake discs or the degradation of rubber-based suspension bushes and seals. The failure in June 2022 at 71,647 miles marks a specific point of concern that required rectification, but the subsequent clean records indicate those specific faults were resolved. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the underbody, given the age of the car. Since the most recent records show no advisories for corrosion or binding brake calipers, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained in terms of its primary safety-critical systems. The transition from the June 2022 failure to the 2025 pass suggests a proactive approach to maintenance rather than reactive neglect. Checking for any fluid leaks or the state of the suspension arms would be advisable to ensure the low-mileage history has not masked age-related material fatigue.
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EX58 ABO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
  • 93,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

EX58 ABO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:32
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 116 (EX58 ABO) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

EX58 ABO Mileage History

  1. 09/06/202271,647 mi
  2. 13/06/202271,688 mi+41 mi
  3. 14/06/202377,556 mi+5,868 mi
  4. 05/07/202482,657 mi+5,101 mi
  5. 03/06/202593,242 mi+10,585 mi

Average of roughly 7,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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