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AM08 UVB

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,542 mi
Last recorded195,542 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 UVB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 195,542 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 195,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 185,771 miles

General corrosion under vehicle.

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

vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 9 Dec 2020 179,327 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2019 170,694 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 170,694 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 164,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 145,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 125,951 miles

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 125,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 109,178 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 109,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 92,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 78,931 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 78,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,496 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,580 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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AM08 UVB is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AM08 UVB, 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 AM08 UVB registered?

AM08 UVB is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is AM08 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 UVB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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