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AV58 OSF

2008 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,354 mi
Last recorded144,354 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OSF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 144,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 137,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 132,769 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 129,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

under trays fitted not permitting a full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,376 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 81,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,913 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,049 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,552 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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AV58 OSF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OSF, 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 AV58 OSF registered?

AV58 OSF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is AV58 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 OSF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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