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AGL 12

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGL 12
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 98,747 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 98,747 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,350 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 86,350 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,950 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 80,098 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 80,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,486 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded.flexi pipe poor.various components corroding.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.

flexi brake hoses worn.

rear propshaft rubber splitting.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear prop rubber split

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2017 67,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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)

both rear tyres on limit.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.bonnet poor opening.plastic covers.

rear propshaft uj worn/splitting.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

plastic covers fitted.

rear prophaft rubber doughnut splitting.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,045 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,883 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,082 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,073 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,160 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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AGL 12 is a 2008 BMW 118 in White 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 AGL 12, 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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What year was AGL 12 registered?

AGL 12 is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is AGL 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGL 12 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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