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BG58 MOV

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,308 mi
Last recorded112,308 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MOV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,308 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 112,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 106,052 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe front stabilizing supports corroded.

Slight surface corrsion to sill areas.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,739 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,458 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,920 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 63,878 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 63,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,036 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 46,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,740 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,605 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 19,803 miles

Both front brake disc slightly lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 19,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

44% rear brake imbalance.

Both front brake disc slightly lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre under inflated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,589 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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BG58 MOV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue 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 BG58 MOV, 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 BG58 MOV registered?

BG58 MOV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 15 November 2008.

Is BG58 MOV safe to buy?

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