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AP08 DZF

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DZF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 82,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,335 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 52,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 52,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 49,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,015 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 41,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 35,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 30,558 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 25,361 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,345 miles

both front tyres wairing on outer edges

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 DZF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DZF, 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 AP08 DZF registered?

AP08 DZF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AP08 DZF safe to buy?

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