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A8 MBW

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,280 mi
Last recorded48,280 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MBW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 48,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 47,154 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 46,262 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,980 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 43,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,489 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,304 miles

The near side front tyre is worn close to the legal limit in places.

The off side front tyre is wearing low around the outer edges of the tread.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,632 miles

The near side front tyre is worn low.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to the legal limit.

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low.

The front brake discs deteriorating.

The front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,030 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,771 miles

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing some wear on the outer tyre edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 24,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing some wear on the outer tyre edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,117 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,648 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 17,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,843 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,840 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A8 MBW is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue 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 A8 MBW, 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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What year was A8 MBW registered?

A8 MBW is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is A8 MBW safe to buy?

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