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AO58 GXL

2008 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,783 mi
Last recorded134,783 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 134,783 miles

Front under-tray fitted

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 126,836 miles

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

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

Under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2018 112,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 90,895 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 90,894 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,907 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,975 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,158 miles

Brake pad warning light on (pads approx 2/3 rds worn)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,341 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 30,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GXL is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

AO58 GXL is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is AO58 GXL safe to buy?

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