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AP08 AEN

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AEN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 133,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 129,362 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 129,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside, unable to hear the pump working (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 121,565 miles

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

exhaust front flexi section broken but still surpported and not blowing

handbrake efficiency just passed at 18%, 16% is the limit

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,554 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 109,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,667 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flex joint split.

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

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped.

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

Rear wiper poor.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges,tread 3to 4 mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edges,tread 3to4 mm

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,782 miles

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

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 AEN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP08 AEN, 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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AP08 AEN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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