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AO58 AHA

2008 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,496 mi
Last recorded104,496 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 AHA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp is misty.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 104,468 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 98,555 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 98,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,307 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,655 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 85,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,273 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 62,875 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 62,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,728 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 50,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,747 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2014 42,687 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2013 35,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,904 miles

tyres all round near limit

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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AO58 AHA is a 2008 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO58 AHA, 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 AO58 AHA registered?

AO58 AHA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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