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AO08 EPU

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,895 mi
Last recorded89,895 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 EPU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,895 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flexi inner section broken allowing some movement

Fail 17 Mar 2026 89,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flexi inner section broken allowing some movement

Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,372 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

front exhaust flexi slightly perished

Fail 11 Mar 2025 84,372 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,229 miles

Nearside Rear subframe brace slightly corroded

both front brake hoses slightly perished

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn

front brake hoses perished

front exhaust flexi slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2022 71,332 miles

Offside Front abs wire fouling link

both front brake hoses slightly perished

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,704 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,142 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r brake seized slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,648 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,961 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened part worn (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,146 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,276 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,414 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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AO08 EPU is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO08 EPU, 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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AO08 EPU is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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