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BK58 BYJ

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,584 mi
Last recorded102,584 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jaunt flaxy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 96,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,838 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,832 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 81,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,533 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 63,531 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,503 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,298 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open advise

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,907 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 BYJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BYJ, 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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BK58 BYJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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