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B5 NHS

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,105 mi
Last recorded66,105 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 NHS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 66,105 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 66,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 61,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 89v runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge heavily worn and nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,863 miles

Front exhaust flexy seperated/broken but no exhaust blow

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,435 miles

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed plate smoke limit: 0.55K m-1

Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,295 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,278 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 28 Sep 2016 26,278 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,311 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,838 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,075 miles

all tyres slightly age cracked and wearing low on edges

emissions to clean to register

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,832 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,641 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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B5 NHS is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B5 NHS, 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 B5 NHS registered?

B5 NHS is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is B5 NHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 NHS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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