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AT57 FKA

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,852 mi
Last recorded102,852 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 FKA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 102,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 94,364 miles

Brake pads on rear appear wearing low

Exhaust front flex unit slight deterioration

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Sep 2021 94,364 miles

Brake pads on rear appear wearing low

Exhaust front flex unit slight deterioration

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 90,550 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 90,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,589 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre valve rubber split

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 78,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre valve rubber split

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,744 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre valve split

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2017 77,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre valve split

rear exhaust mount broken

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2017 77,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 72,442 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions reading:0.22 1/m,service brake efficiency 64%, parking brake efficiency 26%

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 & have outside marked on outer wall correctly fitted,front tyres approx 1/3 worn,rear tyres approx 2/3 worn.

rear suspension arm bushes have slight play,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

slight wear on front brake discs,very slight wear on rear brake discs, n/s front brake pad approx 2/3 worn,o/s front outer brake pad approx 3/4 worn,rear brake pads approx 20% worn.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions reading:0.38 1/m, service brake efficiency 64%, parking brake efficiency 19%

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted & all approx 10% worn.

slight wear on front brake discs, front brake pads approx 2/3 worn,rear brake pads approx 10% worn,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,238 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front tyres approx 3/4 worn & inner edges wearing a bit,rear tyres new.

front brake discs have wear,rear brake discs have slight wear,front brake pads approx 1/2 worn,rear brake pads approx 10% worn.

service brake efficiency 64%,parking brake efficiency 25%

vehicle has covers covering underside of engine,gear box & floors in places.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,982 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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AT57 FKA is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AT57 FKA, 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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AT57 FKA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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