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AO08 XUH

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,719 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 117,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 111,766 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,186 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 105,183 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 102,280 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section has become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,743 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible section in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,566 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,376 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 55,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 43,405 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 XUH is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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