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BP57 RVF

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 RVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 129,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 111,242 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,825 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,834 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

timing chain noisy

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,264 miles

timing chain noisy

Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

timing chain noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,066 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 78,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,042 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 60,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,442 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,575 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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BP57 RVF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVF, 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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BP57 RVF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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