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AV08 FAJ

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FAJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 97,857 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe getting weak

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,284 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,954 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,954 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,848 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,724 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,718 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,718 miles

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windsreen has cracks outside zone A

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,480 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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AV08 FAJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV08 FAJ, 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 AV08 FAJ registered?

AV08 FAJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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