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AB08 XHD

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XHD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 130,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 129,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 128,979 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 128,457 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 122,005 miles

* Heavy wear on front tyre edge and close to limits on tread..Conti 205.55.16 V RSC *

Heavy age cracking on propshaft rear rubber coupling

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 120,526 miles

Age cracking on propshaft rear rubber coupling

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

Slight age cracking to front brake flexi-hoses

Wear on tyre edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 118,492 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both (2.4.G.4a)

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

both front brake hoses age cracked

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,054 miles

Free travel on parking brake

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip (3.5.1i)

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both slight (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight wear on front tyre edges

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Free travel on parking brake

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip (3.5.1i)

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both slight (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight wear on front tyre edges

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stonechips in windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2015 113,789 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check boot space

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,649 miles

Both front tyre worn on outer edge. Advise replacing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 109,649 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre worn on outer edge. Advise replacing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,092 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

hanbrake illuminated on dash

undertrays fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 107,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

hanbrake illuminated on dash

undertrays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,035 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 XHD is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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