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AB08 VXT

2008 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,624 miles

Covers and shields fitted obstructing the view of components

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE REAR UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,073 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Covers and shields fitted obstructing the view of components

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,397 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Covers and shields fitted obstructing the view of components

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,731 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Covers and shields fitted obstructing the view of components

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 71,715 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,676 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shield fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,606 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,468 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 49,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,519 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,282 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,546 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,423 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 VXT is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

AB08 VXT is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is AB08 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VXT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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