MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
under trays and engine covers fitted
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted
parking brake only just meet requirements
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under trays fitted
parking brake only just meet requirements
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
engine cover fitted.
under trays fitted.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
engine cover fitted.
under trays fitted.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Engine oil leak
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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BG58 GHZ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BG58 GHZ, 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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BG58 GHZ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2008.
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