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AV58 CTO

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,197 mi
Last recorded117,197 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 CTO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,197 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 117,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 93,094 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,785 miles

Central Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated only just below full travel (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,564 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,564 miles

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

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

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,936 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,625 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 27,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,704 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 19,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AV58 CTO is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV58 CTO, 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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What year was AV58 CTO registered?

AV58 CTO is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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