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BG58 MTY

2008 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,186 mi
Last recorded115,186 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MTY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 115,186 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2024 115,186 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2023 106,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 106,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 103,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 99,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 99,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 96,188 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,836 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,725 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 89,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,441 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 83,441 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,575 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 63,575 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting close to wear indicator.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,957 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,692 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 MTY is a 2008 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MTY, 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 BG58 MTY registered?

BG58 MTY is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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