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AK58 YRV

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,009 mi
Last recorded134,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YRV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 129,590 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 129,590 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 109,439 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 89,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,495 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2013 74,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,500 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,066 miles

front tyres wearing edges

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 YRV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

AK58 YRV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is AK58 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 YRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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