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AK08 FSO

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,775 mi
Last recorded129,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FSO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 129,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 114,999 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 114,922 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

engine light on

handbrake only just made requirments

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,801 miles

Eml ON indicating a fault

exhaust flexi pipe slight damge

Fail 11 Jan 2017 104,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction light flashing (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Eml ON indicating a fault

exhaust flexi pipe slight damge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,240 miles

eml light on indicating a fault

Pass 7 Feb 2015 88,501 miles

blue smoke under acceleration

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,495 miles

EMS light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2014 76,495 miles

EMS light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 69,966 miles

EMS light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,072 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,599 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 54,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK08 FSO is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK08 FSO, 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 AK08 FSO registered?

AK08 FSO is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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