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EY08 WWS

2008 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,607 mi
Last recorded146,607 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 WWS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 146,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2019 141,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,083 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 136,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

advise undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2016 127,188 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 117,201 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 117,201 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,106 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 88,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,843 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 130,104 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,646 miles

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

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

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How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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EY08 WWS is a 2008 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY08 WWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EY08 WWS registered?

EY08 WWS is a 2008 BMW 518, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EY08 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 WWS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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