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AF08 SNU

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,919 mi
Last recorded148,919 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 148,919 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 148,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 127,685 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 127,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 111,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 111,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 109,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 103,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ( not repairable area) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 101,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

handbrake lever close to end of travel

Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever close to end of travel

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,345 miles

Front Tyres worn inner outer edges

Rear Tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,399 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 76,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre inner edge getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2014 49,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre inner edge getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,906 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,906 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,172 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 SNU is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF08 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

AF08 SNU is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AF08 SNU safe to buy?

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