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AB08 OKG

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,712 mi
Last recorded95,712 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OKG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,712 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 95,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 85,185 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 85,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 77,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,315 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 72,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,252 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,906 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,335 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,172 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,745 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,761 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,108 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,503 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 18 Jan 2011 21,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on all brake discs

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 OKG is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OKG, 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 AB08 OKG registered?

AB08 OKG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AB08 OKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OKG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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