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AD08 ZFN

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,427 mi
Last recorded87,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 87,427 miles

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

Offside Body panel slightly damaged

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,248 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,873 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 /55R 16 h runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,866 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front alloy wheel rim damaged

Pass 5 May 2017 57,763 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 54,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2015 48,933 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 144,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexible joint weak/deteriorated

front bumper and trims damaged

warning light on dash due to drivebelt adrift

Pass 2 Mar 2012 120,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2012 120,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,352 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AD08 ZFN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFN, 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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What year was AD08 ZFN registered?

AD08 ZFN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AD08 ZFN safe to buy?

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