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AG58 EDX

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,880 mi
Last recorded138,880 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 EDX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 138,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mounting and arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mounting and arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened quite badly rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper ends slightly insecure

front washers slightly weak

rear end of car corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2022 135,947 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and sidewall slightly damaged due to puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened quite badly rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper ends slightly insecure

front washers slightly weak

rear end of car corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,462 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 132,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 116,619 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 110,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 87,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to low to measure

polly v drive belt noisy on start up

Fail 27 Jan 2015 75,319 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear wiper inop

polly v drive belt noisy on start up

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to low to measure

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,306 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 47,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

TPMS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,941 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,891 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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AG58 EDX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AG58 EDX, 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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AG58 EDX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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