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AP08 WJX

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,825 mi
Last recorded124,825 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 WJX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 124,825 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 116,605 miles

Rear both brakes are sticking slightly

Pass 17 May 2021 112,552 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 112,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 106,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,959 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,090 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,074 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,943 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch,brake & throttle pedal extensions fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,059 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake warning light on

Pass 7 May 2013 69,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,232 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,540 miles

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

diff pinion seal ( input shaft seal ) leaking oil

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,540 miles

diff pinion seal ( input shaft seal ) leaking oil

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 WJX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue 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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

AP08 WJX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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