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BK58 BXN

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,153 mi
Last recorded118,153 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 BXN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,153 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 118,153 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 118,141 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,337 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 109,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,581 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 85,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2019 85,697 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,950 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tire has nail

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 53,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 9,262 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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BK58 BXN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK58 BXN, 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 BK58 BXN registered?

BK58 BXN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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