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B555 RCG

2008 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,451 mi
Last recorded58,451 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB555 RCG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,451 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,184 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 58,183 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,330 miles

HAND BRAKE LONG PULL

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,527 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,745 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,059 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,020 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2017 43,910 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,922 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,504 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,713 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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B555 RCG is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B555 RCG, 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 B555 RCG registered?

B555 RCG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is B555 RCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B555 RCG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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