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AO08 RRV

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,439 mi
Last recorded105,439 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RRV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 105,439 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2026 105,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 88,882 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 88,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,950 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 80,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,819 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,765 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 64,758 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2016 58,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,865 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,468 miles

ADVISE all road tyres .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 41,053 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 40,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 34,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,012 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped.

Fail 4 May 2011 30,012 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped.

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 RRV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RRV, 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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What year was AO08 RRV registered?

AO08 RRV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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