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BV58 VVB

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,408 mi
Last recorded119,408 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 119,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 99,548 miles

Front exhaust flexy allowing movement

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 99,548 miles

Front exhaust flexy allowing movement

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 84,140 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 84,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,260 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,225 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 62,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 59,205 miles

all tyres wearing on inner and outer

rear pads wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,372 miles

Both front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,739 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 18,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,454 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,692 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 VVB is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

BV58 VVB is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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