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AE08 KDA

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,657 mi
Last recorded190,657 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KDA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 190,657 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2025 190,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2024 188,761 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 186,738 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 1 Nov 2023 186,738 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 4 Nov 2022 172,951 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,560 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2020 148,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,420 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 122,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 107,723 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Fail 19 Oct 2017 107,723 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,288 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS BOTH SIDES

Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS BOTH SIDES

Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,397 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear worn down to 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,382 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 47,573 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,475 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 31 May 2012 35,475 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre cut to cord

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,776 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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AE08 KDA is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE08 KDA, 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 AE08 KDA registered?

AE08 KDA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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