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AU58 XHC

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,353 mi
Last recorded187,353 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 XHC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 187,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 183,028 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 183,026 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned accident damage (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 175,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 168,140 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 156,344 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 156,344 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 139,002 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,134 miles

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 133,277 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 130,833 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,070 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on the extreme outer edges

front pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

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 XHC 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 AU58 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

AU58 XHC is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AU58 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 XHC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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