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AU08 UBV

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,866 mi
Last recorded160,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UBV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 160,866 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 158,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 157,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 143,761 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 132,515 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 132,514 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Flexi (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 120,926 miles

all covers fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,913 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 4 Feb 2016 109,903 miles

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

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

trigger point not met

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,622 miles

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

emissions trigger point not met

flexi exhaust joint weak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,949 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,002 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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AU08 UBV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AU08 UBV, 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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AU08 UBV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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