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SP58 LUE

2008 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,554 mi
Last recorded104,554 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 31889,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 LUE
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 104,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 102,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 102,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,363 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slight perished

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,135 miles

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

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Fail 13 Oct 2021 89,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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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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SP58 LUE is a 2008 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP58 LUE?

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What year was SP58 LUE registered?

SP58 LUE is a 2008 BMW 318, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SP58 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 LUE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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