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AP08 SFZ

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,167 mi
Last recorded137,167 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SFZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2025 137,167 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi joint excessively worn but not blowing

rear subframe corroded

tyre warning lamp on red- tyres inflated

Pass 19 Jan 2024 133,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,383 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 127,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 94,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,354 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 74,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,735 miles

signs of corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,120 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012

Emissions too clean to test

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,924 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 SFZ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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