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AJ58 GUO

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,036 mi
Last recorded164,036 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 GUO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 164,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 163,965 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 157,491 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 152,424 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 152,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 144,531 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 144,420 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 137,095 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 131,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired not secured to suspension(no retainer fitted) (3.4.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,144 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 120,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 104,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 2 May 2014 89,921 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 89,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 77,281 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 77,189 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

vehicle identification number in the windscreen does not match the weight plate on the drivers inner door shut and number stamped on drivers inner wing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,993 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 GUO is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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