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AC08 ZPP

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,077 mi
Last recorded164,077 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZPP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 164,077 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail-lamp has a crack on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 164,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a crack on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail-lamp has a crack on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 156,693 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 149,865 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight crack. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler flap loose.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 142,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight crack. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler flap loose.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 141,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 134,988 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 134,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 129,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 119,453 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,258 miles

under tray fifted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,547 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,266 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r top shocker mount has slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,305 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r top shocker mount has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No emmision print out, engine running to clean. No FAS detected

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AC08 ZPP is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC08 ZPP, 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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AC08 ZPP is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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