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AP08 OAS

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,167 mi
Last recorded125,167 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 125,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 May 2017 125,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,850 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,850 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 94,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 May 2014 94,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2013 85,040 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 85,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,287 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 OAS is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OAS, 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 OAS is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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