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AK58 XXL

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XXL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 114,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn with corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE Both Rear brake discs slight corroded /scored on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,566 miles

ADVISE Both front brake discs worn with corroded lip

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 109,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISE Both front brake discs worn with corroded lip

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,939 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 96,939 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,380 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,500 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,987 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,987 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,877 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 XXL is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

AK58 XXL is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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