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AJ58 HBF

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,051 mi
Last recorded81,051 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 81,051 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 74,659 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 74,657 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 63,555 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,871 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 53,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 52,105 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 49,374 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,530 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 44,129 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer tread edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2016 44,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn outer tread edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,667 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 24,667 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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)

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 HBF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

AJ58 HBF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is AJ58 HBF safe to buy?

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