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AN08 YEF

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,459 mi
Last recorded76,459 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YEF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 76,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 74,592 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 72,809 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 68,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 62,893 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 62,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 56,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 51,237 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 44,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 9 Feb 2019 44,501 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,618 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 38,764 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 28,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 26,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 16 Jul 2012 21,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,895 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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AN08 YEF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AN08 YEF, 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 AN08 YEF registered?

AN08 YEF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is AN08 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 YEF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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