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AD08 ZFF

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,292 mi
Last recorded199,292 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZFF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 199,292 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 199,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear control arm outer bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear control arm outer bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 183,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 165,881 miles

Front Brake hoses perished

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 157,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 148,295 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear shock absorber dust cove adrift

Fail 4 Feb 2019 148,263 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear shock absorber dust cove adrift

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 118,520 miles

rear brake pads getting low and discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,893 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2015 101,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,363 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2013 71,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges of tread

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear of vehicle appears lower than nearside rear

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,277 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 ZFF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD08 ZFF, 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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AD08 ZFF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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