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BG58 MTJ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,441 mi
Last recorded133,441 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 133,441 miles

Chip In Windscreen ( Drivers Side )

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking Brake Light - Remaining Light When Released

Rear General Corrosion On Parts And Components Under Vehicle

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Fail 1 Oct 2025 133,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking Brake Light - Remains Lit When Released

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe bracket slightly corroded

Offside Rear subframe bracket slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 101,888 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2022 101,888 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,494 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2021 85,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure warning illuminated

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,406 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,551 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BG58 MTJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

BG58 MTJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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