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AJ58 DTF

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,364 mi
Last recorded132,364 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DTF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 132,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,834 miles

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

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

rattle noise from drive belt area

Pass 22 Sep 2015 115,414 miles

front bonnet and bumper damage

nearside front fog lamp missing

rattle noise from drive belt area

Fail 22 Sep 2015 115,414 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated red brake warning light staying on (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front bonnet and bumper damage

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front fog lamp missing

rattle noise from drive belt area

Pass 13 Sep 2014 88,897 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 88,807 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 68,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,650 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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AJ58 DTF is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ58 DTF, 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 AJ58 DTF registered?

AJ58 DTF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is AJ58 DTF safe to buy?

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