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AF58 YPV

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,515 mi
Last recorded171,515 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 171,515 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 171,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 167,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 160,578 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 160,578 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 152,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 152,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2020 132,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 128,282 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 128,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,581 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 123,581 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 120,467 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,241 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,309 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,224 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 YPV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF58 YPV, 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 AF58 YPV registered?

AF58 YPV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AF58 YPV safe to buy?

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