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BP57 MYX

2008 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,846 mi
Last recorded96,846 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 MYX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror shroud missing

front to rear under trays fitted

front to rear under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 25 Sep 2019 96,842 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door mirror shroud missing

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

front to rear under trays fitted

front to rear under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,919 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,913 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,710 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,143 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,731 miles

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

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

Red Brake warning light on,O/S/R brake waring sensor fouled on wheel rim (broken in two)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,890 miles

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

both sides rear brake pads worn very low and are BORDER LINE

n/s/rear tyre has screw in tread area

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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BP57 MYX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP57 MYX, 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 BP57 MYX registered?

BP57 MYX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is BP57 MYX safe to buy?

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