MOT Status
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130,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
* 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))
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Stonechips in windscreen
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
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)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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