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AV08 JVO

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,946 mi
Last recorded144,946 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 JVO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 144,946 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 141,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 127,541 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm wear bars

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

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorating but not affecting drivers view to rear

Pass 6 Aug 2021 122,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,137 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 118,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,421 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,620 miles

Engine and both sides inner sills fitted so unable to check underneath components accordingly

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Door sill bent / damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge has slight cuts

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,000 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 76,799 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,668 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,331 miles

rear tyres low on tread

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 JVO is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JVO, 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 JVO is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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