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AP08 EAA

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 127,670 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 123,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 117,859 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray cover's fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 105,585 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 98,315 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 80,454 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,711 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' upper and lower (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 50,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 50,643 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 34,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,717 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 28,717 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 26,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,071 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 23,071 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 EAA 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 83.3%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

AP08 EAA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is AP08 EAA safe to buy?

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