MOT Status
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101,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's worn, enough to create a outer lip on brake disc's. Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Driver side front wiper spilt, does not clear the windscreen effectively. Replace immediately. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's worn, enough to create a outer lip on brake disc's. Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side rear tyre is worn on or close to 1.6mm legal limit. Strongly advise to replace. 205/55/ZR16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both sides front brake discs slightly worn
n/s front tyre worn on inside edge
o/s front tyre worn on inside edge close to cords
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)
exhaust system is starting to corrode
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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)
exhaust system is starting to corrode
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
both sides front brake discs worn
both sides front tyres worn on outside edge
both sides rear brake discs slightly worn
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both sides front brake discs worn
both sides front tyres worn on outside edge
both sides rear brake discs slightly worn
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
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside rear tyre on legal limit
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake pads appox 50% worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in n/s/r tyre tread but not to cords
front wipers smearing
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AU08 XYV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 AU08 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2008.
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