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BK58 ZWR

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,220 mi
Last recorded142,220 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 142,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pad indicator/warning light on dashboard

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (TPMS)

Fail 16 Sep 2021 134,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pad indicator/warning light on dashboard

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (TPMS)

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 131,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 121,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy pipe to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pad warning light on.. n/s/f sensor wire disconnected

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,485 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 105,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,825 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,078 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 ZWR is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

BK58 ZWR is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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