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BV58 DWJ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,043 mi
Last recorded118,043 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 DWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,043 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 113,736 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,967 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,052 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 80,306 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,160 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly at outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,147 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 55,484 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,245 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 40,686 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 33,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,661 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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BV58 DWJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV58 DWJ, 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 BV58 DWJ registered?

BV58 DWJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BV58 DWJ safe to buy?

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