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BV58 VTK

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,992 mi
Last recorded138,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 138,992 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,834 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 107,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,813 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)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,530 miles

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

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

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,307 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts req cleaned mouldy

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,538 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 VTK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

BV58 VTK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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