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AK58 XXH

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,631 mi
Last recorded108,631 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,631 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 108,613 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,437 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s & n/s/r lower hub bushes slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2019 97,500 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s & n/s/r lower hub bushes slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2018 92,693 miles

All four tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,028 miles

All four brake discs are corroded and worn

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

The airbag warning lamp fails to follow the correct sequence

The offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

The steering wheel horn pad is loose at the bottom

Fail 3 Oct 2017 91,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

All four brake discs are corroded and worn

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

The offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

The steering wheel horn pad is loose at the bottom

The air bag warning lamp fails to follow the correct sequence

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,752 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,441 miles

All four wheels have damage to the bead rims

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,441 miles

All four wheels have damage to the bead rims

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,645 miles

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

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 XXH is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK58 XXH, 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 AK58 XXH registered?

AK58 XXH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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