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AF58 YOM

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,655 mi
Last recorded149,655 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 YOM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 149,655 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 149,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2024 142,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light in-op

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 137,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 131,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 121,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2020 113,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 100,680 miles

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP IS BROKEN

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,144 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake performance slightly agressive

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear suspension top inner bushes showing wear both sides

Pass 8 Apr 2017 80,028 miles

Exhaust flexi-pipe in a poor condition.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35x18 (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn badly on outer edge.215/40x18

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,860 miles

front flex in a poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 3,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,375 miles

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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AF58 YOM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF58 YOM, 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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AF58 YOM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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