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AB08 VYE

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VYE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 122,480 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 122,480 miles

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

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn low.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 82,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,486 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,833 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,684 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,113 miles

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,655 miles

nearside rear tyre worn om inner edge

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 VYE is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

AB08 VYE is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AB08 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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