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AO58 OOB

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,771 mi
Last recorded170,771 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 170,771 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 170,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 165,178 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 165,176 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 159,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 155,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 146,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Mar 2015 146,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 135,944 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 135,878 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,371 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 OOB is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OOB, 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 OOB registered?

AO58 OOB is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is AO58 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 OOB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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