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AB08 LFH

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,538 mi
Last recorded147,538 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LFH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 147,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 128,624 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2021 128,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2021 126,116 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 126,116 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Need attention. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Need attention (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,821 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp and weak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Nov 2018 114,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both rear and Nearside front have ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers damp and weak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,978 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,834 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,975 miles

Nearside 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 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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,344 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,957 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,043 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 31,793 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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AB08 LFH is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LFH, 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 LFH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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