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BV58 VTJ

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,744 mi
Last recorded172,744 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 VTJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 172,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link ball joint cover damaged/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear control arm outer bush worn with movement detected (close to limit of acceptable movement), recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox slightly damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 160,759 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 143,810 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 124,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 113,747 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 113,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 112,484 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,588 miles

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,623 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 89,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,434 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,437 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 VTJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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