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AD08 BZN

2008 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,853 mi
Last recorded119,853 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 119,853 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 117,141 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 117,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 108,849 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 108,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working BOTTLE FULL. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 104,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 101,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 100,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,483 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,657 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 91,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,468 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,675 miles

Engine light on

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

Front pads very low 2.0mm left

Fail 15 Feb 2014 59,675 miles

Engine light on

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

Front pads very low 2.0mm left

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,368 miles

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

Engine light on

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

Front pads very low 2.0mm left

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,341 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brakes slightly lipped

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,934 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,846 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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AD08 BZN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD08 BZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 BZN registered?

AD08 BZN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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