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AO58 EYH

2008 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,265 mi
Last recorded117,265 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 EYH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 117,265 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Other suspension components are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 117,265 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Other suspension components are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 106,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 104,115 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,945 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,339 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 95,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged leaking slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 92,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged leaking slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake application requirements only just met

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 71,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

slight damage too front bumper

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 3 Oct 2015 59,970 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 35,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,815 miles

covers under car preventing full inspection off some components

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AO58 EYH is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO58 EYH, 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 EYH registered?

AO58 EYH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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