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AO58 OMJ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 OMJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,232 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 130,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,204 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 123,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 119,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 111,931 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition. (Borderline pass.)

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,843 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and out of shape. will soon require replacement

rear number plate delaminating will soon require replacement

too clean to start smoke check

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,688 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,010 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2014 71,518 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 71,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,238 miles

front washers poor, water has gone stagnent in washer system

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 OMJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OMJ, 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 AO58 OMJ registered?

AO58 OMJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is AO58 OMJ safe to buy?

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