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AO08 SFF

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,703 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 77,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,108 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken ( system secure ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,573 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,282 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,062 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,672 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,159 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,628 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,341 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 SFF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

AO08 SFF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 SFF safe to buy?

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