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FH57 XGK

2008 BMW 318

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 31889,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 XGK
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,911 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 30 Jul 2025 95,911 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 26 Jul 2024 95,709 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer 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 + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 95,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer 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 + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,450 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre cracking + tyre outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 94,490 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 94,490 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,863 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 91,582 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 91,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,565 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,940 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,308 miles

osr tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,360 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf osf &osr tyres outer walls damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,451 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,046 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,649 miles

both front tyres wearing to outer edges 205/5516 91H Continental runflat

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,307 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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FH57 XGK is a 2008 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 89,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH57 XGK?

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What year was FH57 XGK registered?

FH57 XGK is a 2008 BMW 318, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is FH57 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 XGK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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