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AJ58 GUD

2008 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,881 mi
Last recorded189,881 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 GUD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 189,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 182,880 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 182,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 176,686 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 176,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 171,065 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre tread bald outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 151,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,737 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,414 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox selector shaft seal

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 GUD is a 2008 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ58 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

AJ58 GUD is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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