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AV08 JHK

2008 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,465 mi
Last recorded144,465 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 31889,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 JHK
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 144,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps dulling (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 130,781 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 130,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 120,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 120,476 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 113,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake Hose slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel Binding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Hose slightly Deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 107,016 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,520 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake lower on effort.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 103,520 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket not fixed. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake lower on effort.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,513 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,241 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,240 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,184 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,556 miles

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,555 miles

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,270 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,788 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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AV08 JHK is a 2008 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 89,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV08 JHK is a 2008 BMW 318, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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