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A16 HWD

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,262 mi
Last recorded49,262 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HWD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 49,262 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 49,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 45,359 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 45,286 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 45,244 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 45,170 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 45,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,444 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,029 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,554 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,911 miles

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

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

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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A16 HWD is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A16 HWD, 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 A16 HWD registered?

A16 HWD is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is A16 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 HWD shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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