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AV58 TKN

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,160 mi
Last recorded84,160 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 TKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,160 miles

Front tyre treads wearing on inner edges and perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray has oil in it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box heat shield coming adrift

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2020 84,160 miles

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

Front tyre treads wearing on inner edges and perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray has oil in it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box heat shield coming adrift

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,976 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,976 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,867 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,723 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 51,892 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,443 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,092 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 35,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TKN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN registered?

AV58 TKN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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The MOT history for AV58 TKN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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