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AU08 UBW

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,001 mi
Last recorded131,001 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UBW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 128,003 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2019 125,811 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 120,285 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 114,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,061 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 98,496 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,441 miles

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

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 20 Dec 2013 75,960 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,110 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,096 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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)

airbag light is on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,351 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

unable to check centre rear seatbelt

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,203 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 UBW 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 92.9%.

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 UBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 UBW registered?

AU08 UBW is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 UBW safe to buy?

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