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BV58 VRR

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,574 mi
Last recorded107,574 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 VRR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,574 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 107,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,672 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,869 miles

Due to low emission no smoke detected.

Emission test pass

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 93,719 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Due to low emission no smoke detected.

Emission test pass

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,609 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,604 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,267 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 VRR is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

BV58 VRR is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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