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AA08 KGJ

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,356 mi
Last recorded79,356 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 79,356 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 79,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,602 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,833 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)

Pass 31 May 2016 48,721 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2015 43,719 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,836 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,943 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,413 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 22,723 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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AA08 KGJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AA08 KGJ, 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 AA08 KGJ registered?

AA08 KGJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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