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AB08 HYG

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,385 mi
Last recorded86,385 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HYG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 86,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 2.5mm + worn bald over inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm + worn bald over inner tread

Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low over inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald over inner tread

Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on outer and inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 76,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washers empty refilled and unblocked jets (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on outer and inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 72,852 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc slight corroding over outer surface

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad around 75% worn

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner tread

Signs of an oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,766 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 59,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,014 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner & outer tread

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 37,151 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,674 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 33,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,824 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 29,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2011 22,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AB08 HYG is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 HYG, 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 AB08 HYG registered?

AB08 HYG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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