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BV58 VSK

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,452 mi
Last recorded147,452 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 VSK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2024 147,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail both n/s and o/s corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 136,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 132,411 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 125,923 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,262 miles

advise both front brake hoses perishing & Cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2019 114,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,406 miles

both rear mounting arms corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 97,405 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in tread

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

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,706 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,452 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,371 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 VSK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VSK, 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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BV58 VSK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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