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AP08 OBA

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,712 mi
Last recorded144,712 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OBA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 144,712 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms lamp on

Fail 3 Mar 2021 144,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms lamp on

Pass 14 Jun 2019 127,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 127,515 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,336 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,031 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Jul 2017 111,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (4.1.D.1e)

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing on edges getting low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,497 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 97,622 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 97,622 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 80,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,831 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 2 May 2012 53,618 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

front tyres cutting out on outside edge

Pass 6 May 2011 39,066 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 OBA is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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