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A10 JYC

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,522 mi
Last recorded57,522 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 JYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 57,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,218 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,898 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 53,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,826 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 47,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 45,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 43,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,851 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,104 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,909 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,514 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,586 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 12,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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A10 JYC is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A10 JYC, 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 A10 JYC registered?

A10 JYC is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is A10 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 JYC shows 18 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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