MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
front and rear suspension has surface corrosion
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front & rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front & rear (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK08 FYE is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AK08 FYE, 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 FYE registered?
AK08 FYE is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2008.
Is AK08 FYE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK08 FYE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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