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AV58 JJY

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,946 mi
Last recorded121,946 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 JJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,946 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 109,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,249 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,328 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,524 miles

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

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

front flexi pipe broken

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,734 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 JJY is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AV58 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

AV58 JJY is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is AV58 JJY safe to buy?

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