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BF58 HVV

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,492 mi
Last recorded173,492 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 HVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 173,492 miles

Both rear bump stops broken.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Moisture in headlight unit.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 162,991 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 162,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front ABS wire incorrectly routed likely to fail

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 158,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 158,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 153,727 miles

Brake warning light on.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush in hub assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 153,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush in front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning light on.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,214 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 143,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,097 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 133,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 123,154 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 123,154 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 108,736 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 108,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 84,468 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn thin on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 41,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 32,433 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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BF58 HVV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BF58 HVV, 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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BF58 HVV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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