MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
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
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Both front shock absorbers damp and weak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Park brake has little reserve travel
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
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
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)
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
rear tyres 3mm
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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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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