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AJ58 LRY

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,488 mi
Last recorded144,488 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 LRY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 144,488 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 139,574 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 132,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 128,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 8 Jun 2022 125,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear differential seal leak

Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,454 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 107,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 79,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,418 miles

bonnet catch doesn't always latch shut

Fail 21 Sep 2011 29,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

bonnet catch doesn't always latch shut

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 LRY is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

AJ58 LRY is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AJ58 LRY safe to buy?

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