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AF08 TGS

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,718 mi
Last recorded115,718 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 115,718 miles

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

wiper rubbers deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2024 115,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wiper rubbers deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 112,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,435 miles

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

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 inner edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 100,686 miles

205/55/16 X 4..((0.55)) PLASTIC COVERS X 3 etc etc,,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,252 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 97,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,455 miles

Engine oil overfilled

Moisture in offside headlamp

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 86,196 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,717 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,823 miles

Rear Brake pads 3-4mm

Front Brake pads 5mm

Nearside Rear Tyre 2-3mm

Offside Rear Tyre 3-4 mm

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,949 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

O/s/f inner brake pad 5mm

Rear inner brake pads 5mm

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,262 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 9,388 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 TGS is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 TGS, 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 TGS registered?

AF08 TGS is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is AF08 TGS safe to buy?

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