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AV57 YDR

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,766 mi
Last recorded139,766 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YDR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 139,766 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 137,765 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Diff has a slight Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2024 130,285 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 125,640 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres wearing low (close to 2 mm marker)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on (inner/outer) edge

Fail 21 Jan 2023 125,640 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres wearing low (close to 2 mm marker)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on (inner/outer) edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 121,796 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,192 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,947 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 109,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 103,245 miles

Oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,624 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,874 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,644 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,621 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,092 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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AV57 YDR is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV57 YDR, 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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AV57 YDR is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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