2008 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · YC58 FEU
2008 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 99,693 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YC58 FEU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
- 99,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 FEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 116 (YC58 FEU) between November 2011 and April 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
YC58 FEU Mileage History
- 12/11/201112,754 mi
- 14/12/201219,522 mi+6,768 mi
- 18/12/201219,522 mi
- 07/01/201423,238 mi+3,716 mi
- 31/12/201427,144 mi+3,906 mi
- 31/12/201427,144 mi
- 17/12/201530,257 mi+3,113 mi
- 17/12/201530,257 mi
- 04/01/201734,370 mi+4,113 mi
- 08/01/201837,203 mi+2,833 mi
- 07/01/201940,401 mi+3,198 mi
- 07/01/201940,402 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/201940,492 mi+90 mi
- 17/04/202052,151 mi+11,659 mi
- 20/04/202161,813 mi+9,662 mi
- 19/04/202274,818 mi+13,005 mi
- 26/04/202385,568 mi+10,750 mi
- 26/04/202385,573 mi+5 mi
- 25/04/202499,693 mi+14,120 mi
Average of roughly 6,982 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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