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AF08 PKC

2008 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,821 mi
Last recorded91,821 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PKC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,821 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 91,809 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,439 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 86,794 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 83,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 52,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,669 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,784 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,668 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Fail 20 Feb 2012 26,668 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF08 PKC is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF08 PKC, 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 AF08 PKC registered?

AF08 PKC is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 PKC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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