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AV58 UFB

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,915 mi
Last recorded131,915 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 131,915 miles

Low tyre pressue warning

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement New arm play at inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear marks on inner and outter sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 131,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Rubber hose cracked to cords also (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Low tyre pressue warning

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement New arm play at inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear marks on inner and outter sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 129,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,436 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 115,371 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread approx 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear subframe component corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread approx 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 115,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread approx 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear subframe component corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread approx 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 103,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,436 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 96,431 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,153 miles

N/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

Slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,477 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,352 miles

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AV58 UFB 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 UFB, 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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AV58 UFB is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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