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BD57 TOV

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,318 mi
Last recorded133,318 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 TOV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 133,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 121,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 110,022 miles

Front Tyres Have Various Cuts And Worn On Outer Edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 97,503 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 97,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 87,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,506 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 82,506 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,713 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,530 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated latch partially seized. (8.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 65,950 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 60,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,294 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,577 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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BD57 TOV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD57 TOV, 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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What year was BD57 TOV registered?

BD57 TOV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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