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BD57 TOA

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,030 mi
Last recorded148,030 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 TOA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 148,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 148,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 130,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 129,846 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 126,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 123,027 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,929 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Rear exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

engine cover and under trays fitted

tyre inflation light on

Fail 14 Jan 2021 115,929 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Rear exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

engine cover and under trays fitted

tyre inflation light on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 112,802 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on back of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,445 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,688 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,688 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Flexi Joint U/S (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,480 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 84,337 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,012 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 61,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,029 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,460 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f + o/s/r brake discs pitted

tyre pressure light on

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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BD57 TOA is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD57 TOA, 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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BD57 TOA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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