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AP08 AEM

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,429 mi
Last recorded217,429 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AEM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 217,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 33,285 miles

N/S and O/S front shock absorbers weak in operation

Fail 28 Feb 2018 215,415 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 197,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 166,170 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 166,170 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 147,235 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 147,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 108,617 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,980 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,826 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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AP08 AEM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AP08 AEM, 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 AP08 AEM registered?

AP08 AEM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AP08 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 AEM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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