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A21 SBN

2008 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,166 mi
Last recorded166,166 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 SBN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 166,166 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 166,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 160,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 150,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 143,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 143,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 143,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H I D upgrades fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H I D upgrades fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe strengthening plate corroded and holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe strengthening plate broken away (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking benefit given (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking benefit given (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

reversing light not working

Pass 16 Dec 2020 134,096 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 126,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 117,047 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,869 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,822 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,314 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn low on both outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Oil level low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 89,341 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Oil level low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,398 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,804 miles

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)

front tyres scrubbing edges

o/s mirror glas cracked

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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A21 SBN is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A21 SBN, 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 A21 SBN registered?

A21 SBN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is A21 SBN safe to buy?

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