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BL57 YMH

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,290 mi
Last recorded118,290 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YMH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 118,290 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 118,066 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 103,120 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,530 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outers ()

both front and o/s/r brake hose perished slightly

exhaust heat shield damaged and slightly loose

rear exhaust mounts perished

Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,470 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outers ()

both front and o/s/r brake hose perished slightly

exhaust heat shield damaged and slightly loose

n/s/f tyre worn smooth/ low inner edge

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,910 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 76,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,965 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 70,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 60,385 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 60,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 56,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,819 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 51,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,959 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,784 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,037 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 YMH is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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