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AV08 VZK

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VZK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 145,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 135,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 126,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,623 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,783 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 89,421 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F TYRE HAS DEEP CUTS IN TREAD AND WORN ON EDGE

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,137 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 VZK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

AV08 VZK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is AV08 VZK safe to buy?

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