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AV08 VDD

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,932 mi
Last recorded132,932 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VDD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,932 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 120,599 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 120,598 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 110,311 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,289 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,321 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,800 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 28,800 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)

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 VDD is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDD, 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

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What year was AV08 VDD registered?

AV08 VDD is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is AV08 VDD safe to buy?

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