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AJ58 LSV

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,904 mi
Last recorded147,904 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 147,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 147,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 143,148 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 143,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 140,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 132,702 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2014

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,654 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,694 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers started to smear windscreen

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 LSV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

AJ58 LSV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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