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BK58 BYU

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,527 mi
Last recorded100,527 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 BYU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 100,527 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

slight oil leaking on rear differential

underside tray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2016 100,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

slight oil leaking on rear differential

underside tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,296 miles

Engine seems to be running rough!

Oil leak from rear diff!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 3 (8.3.1d)

seems to be a noisy tensioner in engine bay area!

Fail 18 Oct 2014 66,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear pad warning sensor wire resecured

Pass 18 Oct 2014 66,780 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)

Offside rear pad warning sensor wire resecured

Fail 26 Oct 2013 55,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 44,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear seats are down

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,326 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

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 BYU is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

BK58 BYU is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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