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AF08 PKJ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,526 mi
Last recorded137,526 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 137,526 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Isofix child seat fitted, adult and child seat seat belts checked OK.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 130,088 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked in primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Isofix child seat fitted, adult and child seat seat belt checked. OK.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 122,805 miles

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

Rear Body and suspension has surface corrosion forming

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,429 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake warning light on dash

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 117,429 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on dash

engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 105,374 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,940 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,393 miles

exhaust insecure at front section

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,940 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,876 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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AF08 PKJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKJ, 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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AF08 PKJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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