MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly
covers fitted
exhaust flexi is weak
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres are on 3mm and scrubbing on the inner edge
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres are on 3mm and scrubbing on the inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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BT58 BTV is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2009 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,514 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 BT58 BTV, 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 17 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BT58 BTV registered?
BT58 BTV is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 19 February 2009.
Is BT58 BTV safe to buy?
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