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AB08 JHK

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,105 mi
Last recorded120,105 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JHK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 120,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 116,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 106,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 103,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 103,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 97,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,242 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,126 miles

undertrays fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 40,827 miles

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

Front brake discs very worn

NSf tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSF tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 9 May 2012 27,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,776 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 20,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres perished and cracking between treads.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre worn bald on edges

O/S/R tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

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 JHK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JHK, 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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AB08 JHK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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