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AV08 VYT

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,172 mi
Last recorded165,172 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 165,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 165,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 148,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has damage but not showing cords

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

exhaust loose at front flexi joint due to condition and has minor leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 148,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has damage but not showing cords

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

exhaust loose at front flexi joint due to condition and has minor leak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 130,408 miles

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

no emissions detected

osf/nsr tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 20 Apr 2016 130,404 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

no emissions detected

osf/nsr tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of exhaust front flexi joint

nearside front tyre outer edge low

nearside rear tyre at legal limit

no emissions detected

offside front tyre outer edge low

offside rear tyre has sidewall repair

Fail 16 Apr 2015 110,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of exhaust front flexi joint

nearside front tyre outer edge low

nearside rear tyre at legal limit

no emissions detected

offside front tyre outer edge low

Pass 2 May 2014 89,081 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,213 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 24 May 2011 17,845 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 VYT is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

AV08 VYT is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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