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AO58 HTG

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,988 mi
Last recorded144,988 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 HTG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 144,988 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 144,985 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2025 136,931 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 130,541 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 124,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 117,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle support bracket corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,228 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 103,374 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls and between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls and between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,846 miles

Exhaust flexible broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,270 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,132 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,838 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,694 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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AO58 HTG is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

AO58 HTG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AO58 HTG safe to buy?

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