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AV08 OKT

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OKT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 127,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 114,622 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 114,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,041 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,941 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Front clamp broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,949 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,296 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

tyres perishing NSF+OSF+OSR

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,067 miles

offside front wiper deteriorating

offside rear tyre becoming low on tread

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak from rear axle differential

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,619 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,378 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,675 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 OKT is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey 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 OKT, 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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What year was AV08 OKT registered?

AV08 OKT is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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