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AM57 RDU

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,238 mi
Last recorded101,238 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 RDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,238 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,341 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 92,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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AM57 RDU is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM57 RDU, 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

How do I check the history of AM57 RDU?

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What year was AM57 RDU registered?

AM57 RDU is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM57 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 RDU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM57 RDU have outstanding finance?

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