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BV58 VRO

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,001 mi
Last recorded123,001 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,001 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shockers corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 120,453 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both shocker corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2024 120,442 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both shocker corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,905 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,113 miles

ADVISE ORANGE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH INDICATION LOW FRONT PADS (6MM)

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,834 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,029 miles

all brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Oct 2019 105,029 miles

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

all brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,013 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,013 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,081 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 94,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,284 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

rear tyres 2.5 mm

Fail 7 Oct 2015 84,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

rear tyres 2.5 mm

Pass 24 Oct 2014 74,747 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 74,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,996 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 VRO is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BV58 VRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV58 VRO registered?

BV58 VRO is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is BV58 VRO safe to buy?

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