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A8 OYB

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,104 mi
Last recorded61,104 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OYB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 61,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,876 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 54,172 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 50,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,996 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 45,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 42,101 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 36,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55 x 16 91 h premium contact ssr

Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,585 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 30,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2016 27,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 24,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,476 miles

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 OYB is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OYB, 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 A8 OYB registered?

A8 OYB is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is A8 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 OYB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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