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AK58 YSE

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,691 mi
Last recorded125,691 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YSE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 125,691 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,383 miles

No recordable smoke emissions noted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,110 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust appears to be broken at front flexi section but not blowing

front brake pads wearing low

zero emissions detected

Fail 22 Dec 2016 103,103 miles

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

damage to nsf tyre sidewall

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust appears to be broken at front flexi section but not blowing

front brake pads wearing low

zero emissions detected

Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,486 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

zero emissions detected

Fail 17 Dec 2015 96,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

exhaust coming away at front flexi joint

tyre pressure warning light on

zero emissions detected

Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,124 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 75,198 miles

BONNET OUT OF SHAPE AT TIME OF MOT TEST BUT SHUTS SECURELY ON CATCH

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOST TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN OK AT MOT

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,198 miles

BONNET OUT OF SHAPE AT TIME OF MOT TEST BUT SHUTS SECURELY ON CATCH

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOST TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN OK AT MOT

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,629 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 YSE is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

AK58 YSE is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is AK58 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 YSE 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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