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BL57 KVO

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,708 mi
Last recorded104,708 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 KVO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 104,708 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 104,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 91,654 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexi brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 91,643 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,635 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 20 Jul 2021 71,635 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,241 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,434 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 51,471 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,018 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 37,517 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 28,453 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 28,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 17,595 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Dec 2010 11,959 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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BL57 KVO is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL57 KVO, 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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BL57 KVO is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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