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AY58 WYM

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,170 mi
Last recorded107,170 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 WYM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 107,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 107,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,572 miles

no acceleration detected

Pass 9 Mar 2024 94,147 miles

no acceleration detected

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,547 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 79,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 59,725 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,486 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,647 miles

splash shields fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,138 miles

splash shields / engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,247 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,890 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,288 miles

splash shields front to rear unable to se underbody etc

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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AY58 WYM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY58 WYM, 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 AY58 WYM registered?

AY58 WYM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AY58 WYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 WYM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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