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AE58 DFK

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,070 mi
Last recorded140,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DFK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 140,070 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 140,070 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 134,820 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 134,820 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 111,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 109,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,644 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,435 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 102,433 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,136 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 101,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,056 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,691 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,647 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,909 miles

LARGE CUT IN TREAD OF O/S/F TYER BUT NOT TO CORDS

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AE58 DFK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,184 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE58 DFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE58 DFK registered?

AE58 DFK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AE58 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 DFK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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