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BN58 GGK

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,305 mi
Last recorded124,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 GGK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 124,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner+Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner+Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 124,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner+Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner+Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. To be monitored! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 122,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 122,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 117,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges almost too excess and some small cuts VERY almost too cords in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms (both) - bushes worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 112,059 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges almost too excess and some small cuts VERY almost too cords in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms (both) - bushes worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear non runflat tyre fiited

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

Offside Rear non runflat tyre fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,802 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 102,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,464 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,462 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,942 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,622 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,209 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 88,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 88,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,892 miles

All tyres over 2/3 worn.

Brake pads wearing close to limit.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front pipe flexible joint deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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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BN58 GGK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN58 GGK, 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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BN58 GGK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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