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BG58 SPX

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,054 mi
Last recorded95,054 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 95,054 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,284 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,542 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,730 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 85,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,698 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,984 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,794 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,529 miles

n/s/r brake pipe slightly bubbled under coating

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,068 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smear slightly

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,314 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 SPX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

BG58 SPX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 2 December 2008.

Is BG58 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 SPX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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