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AO08 XTB

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,591 mi
Last recorded147,591 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 147,591 miles

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

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,390 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 83,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,727 miles

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

unable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,366 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 XTB is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

AO08 XTB is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is AO08 XTB safe to buy?

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