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AY08 KKR

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KKR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,717 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2025 75,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all four tyres are heavily cracked/perished

exhaust flexi deteriorated

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,509 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all four tyres are cracked/perished

Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,814 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 68,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,743 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,286 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE FRONT BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR BADLY CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGES CUTTING OFF / 205/50VR17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,664 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,936 miles

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 Feb 2011 25,079 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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AY08 KKR is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY08 KKR, 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 AY08 KKR registered?

AY08 KKR is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is AY08 KKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 KKR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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