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AK58 ONJ

2008 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,623 mi
Last recorded139,623 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ONJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 139,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking detected (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking detected (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary strep tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chips detected (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,116 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front wishbone bushes perishing (forward bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,544 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,328 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 124,569 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 124,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsr top outer rose bush has some free play

Pass 23 Aug 2018 121,744 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured dash/door (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread/wall borderline (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,596 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 118,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,185 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,861 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 31 Aug 2012 61,837 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,567 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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AK58 ONJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK58 ONJ, 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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AK58 ONJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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