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AG08 JUK

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,040 mi
Last recorded143,040 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 JUK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 143,040 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 8 Jul 2025 140,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 3 Jun 2024 134,700 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 134,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside reverse light inop

Pass 23 Dec 2021 116,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 109,382 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,399 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 102,399 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve heavily perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 13 Jul 2018 93,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve heavily perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,492 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,031 miles

front pads low, cut in osf tyre tread

Pass 6 May 2015 75,854 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,212 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,616 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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AG08 JUK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AG08 JUK, 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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AG08 JUK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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