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AP08 EAJ

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 93,857 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,153 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,992 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 87,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 78,740 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,110 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2016 66,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,632 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2013 42,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,526 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 24,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,524 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 EAJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

AP08 EAJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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