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AV08 LNW

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,973 miles

to clean for emissions reading

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear seat belt not checked as child seat is fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2013 57,204 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 46,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,475 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 LNW is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LNW, 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

How do I check the history of AV08 LNW?

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What year was AV08 LNW registered?

AV08 LNW is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 LNW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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