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YB57 UJS

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,703 mi
Last recorded111,703 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UJS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 111,703 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 May 2018 111,698 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2017 105,560 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,805 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,864 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,395 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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YB57 UJS is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YB57 UJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB57 UJS registered?

YB57 UJS is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is YB57 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 UJS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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