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AU58 OWX

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,572 mi
Last recorded158,572 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OWX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2024 158,572 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2023 151,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 145,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Pass 29 Jul 2021 137,709 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 133,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside rear lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,088 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,947 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,408 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,608 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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AU58 OWX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU58 OWX, 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 AU58 OWX registered?

AU58 OWX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is AU58 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 OWX shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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