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AV08 GZK

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,428 mi
Last recorded125,428 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,428 miles

bulb lamp on

chip to screen

n/s reverse lamp inop

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2019 125,424 miles

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

bulb lamp on

chip to screen

hand brake lever cover lose

n/s reverse lamp inop

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,447 miles

slight play to nearside rear suspension arms

Fail 14 Mar 2018 111,443 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn low

handbrake travel

slight play to nearside rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,888 miles

covers and undertrays fitted causing restricted view of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2016 86,210 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,029 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,315 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,547 miles

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

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 GZK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GZK, 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 AV08 GZK registered?

AV08 GZK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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