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BK57 XGH

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,777 mi
Last recorded107,777 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 XGH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 107,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,436 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 91,873 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 86,896 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 86,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin signs of over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 80,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,795 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING WHEEL BY HAND

Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 66,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 46,636 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,633 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,209 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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BK57 XGH is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK57 XGH, 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 BK57 XGH registered?

BK57 XGH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is BK57 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 XGH shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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