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AU58 OYE

2008 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,703 mi
Last recorded169,703 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OYE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 169,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 158,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear subframe

Pass 27 Jan 2023 150,576 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 146,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 141,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsf+osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS lights on

Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,393 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 126,083 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Substantial but not excessive at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area substantial but not yet excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 126,082 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear brakes require urgent attention (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Substantial but not excessive at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area substantial but not yet excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

T.P.M.S. light on dashboard,no puncture found.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,935 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 117,933 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,105 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre outer edge bold

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer edge bold

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,535 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 OYE is a 2008 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OYE, 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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AU58 OYE is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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