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AO08 LWF

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,255 mi
Last recorded118,255 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LWF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 118,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 113,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 113,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50R17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe connectors (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,339 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe connectors (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 109,604 miles

Rear registration plate damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2021 109,604 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear number plate broken

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,638 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,637 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,417 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 105,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,955 miles

Both front tyres cracked slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm, bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inop (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracked slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm, bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre cut to cords but not in excess of 25mm

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

Rear number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,874 miles

heavy corrosion on both rear discs

rear number plate damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2013 95,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,390 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/rear light lens cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2013 92,453 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Feb 2011 56,092 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 LWF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO08 LWF, 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 LWF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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