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38RE83

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,136 mi
Last recorded191,136 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration38RE83
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 191,136 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 187,886 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2024 187,886 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 185,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 164,062 miles

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

Undertray fitted

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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38RE83 is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 38RE83, 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.

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How do I check the history of 38RE83?

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What year was 38RE83 registered?

38RE83 is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is 38RE83 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38RE83 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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