MOT Status
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156,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to the rear suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear 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))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing low to inside edges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing low to inside edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge and low tread
nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and low tread
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge and low tread
nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and low tread
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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AV08 JVG is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AV08 JVG, 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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AV08 JVG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 April 2008.
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