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AK58 XXA

2008 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,443 mi
Last recorded110,443 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,443 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 105,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 90,480 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,336 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 87,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,395 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 83,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer connection to hub carrier (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,331 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,408 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,352 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 XXA is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK58 XXA registered?

AK58 XXA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is AK58 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 XXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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