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2008 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · PN58 WRG

PN58 WRG

2008 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 119,720 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 116
Year / Origin
2008 · Preston
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 09 Jul 2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (30 Sept 2022)
Recorded Mileage
119,720 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 09 Jul 2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30 Sept 2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1597cc

PN58 WRG Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2022
  • 119,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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OUTSTANDING FINANCE

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INSURANCE WRITE-OFF

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POLICE STOLEN (PNC)

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IMPORTED RECORD

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Original UK specification vehicle. No import markers found.

First registered by authorized UK dealer network.

Type Approval:M1
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EXPORTED MARKER

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Vehicle not flagged for export. Clean UK domestic status.

Eligible for standard UK road tax & transfer.

Export Status:NOT EXPORTED
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SCRAPPED RECORD

DVLA Register

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No scrapping notification on DVLA master record.

Vehicle remains recognized as live roadworthy register.

ATF Disposal Marker:NONE RECORDED
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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

DVLA CoD

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Government Destruction Order: [Requires CoD Query]
Statutory Scrapping Decree: [Encrypted Database]
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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PN58 WRG Mileage History

  1. 11/07/2022119,720 mi
  2. 11/07/2022119,720 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

PN58 WRG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 09:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 116 (PN58 WRG) between July 2022 and July 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 July 2022 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY