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AO08 YCF

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,472 mi
Last recorded93,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 93,472 miles

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

Rear Fuel leak

Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,662 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 78,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,461 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f headlamp light little dim on dip beam

Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,029 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,453 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,220 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 58,216 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,254 miles

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

Slight smell of fuel no leak found

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining and cracking up on thread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,350 miles

engine cover & under tray covers preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,027 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,448 miles

Both front tyre,s inner and outer edge worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 37,131 miles

Traction control light stay on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,750 miles

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 YCF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 YCF registered?

AO08 YCF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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