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A8 UXH

2008 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,532 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 79,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2022 79,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,281 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 48,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer 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 Outer 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 45,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 42,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,886 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 UXH is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

A8 UXH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is A8 UXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UXH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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