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AX08 EJE

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,681 mi
Last recorded163,681 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 163,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 142,631 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 129,802 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 129,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe not fitted properly (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2016 112,346 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 68,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,953 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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AX08 EJE is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AX08 EJE, 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 AX08 EJE registered?

AX08 EJE is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AX08 EJE safe to buy?

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