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BX58 ZGR

2008 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,804 mi
Last recorded116,804 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 ZGR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 116,804 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 116,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 112,296 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 112,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexible joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,625 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nsr tyre worn inner edge also worn to1.6mm limit recommend changing asap

osr tyre worn inner edge also worn to 2mm centre of tread recommend changing asap

stone chip to centre of screen

Fail 18 Feb 2019 97,614 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nsr tyre worn inner edge also worn to1.6mm limit recommend changing asap

osr tyre worn inner edge also worn to 2mm centre of tread recommend changing asap

stone chip to centre of screen

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,399 miles

both front shock dust covers adrift

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2017 84,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,756 miles

advise small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2013 72,625 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,438 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,438 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BX58 ZGR is a 2008 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BX58 ZGR, 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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BX58 ZGR is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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