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BG58 RZT

2008 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,481 mi
Last recorded67,481 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 RZT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 67,481 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 67,481 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,012 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 60,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,582 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,320 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,217 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,585 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,182 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,458 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 37,631 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,341 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 11,772 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 8,493 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 RZT is a 2008 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RZT, 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 RZT registered?

BG58 RZT is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is BG58 RZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 RZT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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