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268X951

2008 BMW 318

Bronze Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,635 mi
Last recorded83,635 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 31889,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration268X951
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 83,635 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 83,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,952 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS IMAGE NOT SHARP (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R & N/S/R SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES WORN/PERRISHED

Fail 4 Apr 2025 79,952 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH, POOR IMAGES (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

O/S/R & N/S/R SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES WORN/PERRISHED

Pass 29 Mar 2024 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 78,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 72,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc has been heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,325 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,882 miles

Offside Front brakes starting to bind slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,758 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,529 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,266 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

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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268X951 is a 2008 BMW 318 in Bronze with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was 268X951 registered?

268X951 is a 2008 BMW 318, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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