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BN58 PHK

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,141 mi
Last recorded115,141 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 PHK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,141 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber doughnut cracked (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 115,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber doughnut cracked (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 104,009 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,991 miles

Exhaust flexible broken but not leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,988 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe broken but not leaking requires new

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,898 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 68,898 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,157 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 54,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,475 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 48,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 37,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Downpipe flexy hose exhaust has slight rattle

Front brake discs lipped

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,705 miles

BOth rear pads are wearing thin

Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,836 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 17,834 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 9,907 miles

deep cut in n/s/f tyre tread

front tyre treads cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

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 PHK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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