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BK58 FBV

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,397 mi
Last recorded175,397 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 175,397 miles

Emissions unable to be completed dpf tampered with also lower exhaust flexi pipe blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. filter welding marks (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe dpf flexi pipe split and blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened supension arm support bracket corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 171,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 171,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 167,232 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 162,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 156,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 151,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 142,011 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 142,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 128,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 119,749 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,658 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 97,778 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Dec 2013 97,778 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2013 91,003 miles

lots of stone chips to zone A smaller than 10 mm of windscrteen not likly to affect vistion

n/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre in on 1.6 mm

Fail 3 May 2013 91,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lots of stone chips to zone A smaller than 10 mm of windscrteen not likly to affect vistion

n/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre in on 1.6 mm

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 FBV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

BK58 FBV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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