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BD08 EHR

2008 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,572 mi
Last recorded92,572 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 EHR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 92,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 88,507 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers have slight surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 85,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 81,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil showing signs of starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking at outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 78,664 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 78,664 miles

Road wheel fixing missing near side front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 75,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Still damping ok, advise replacement when possible. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 75,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Still damping ok, advise replacement when possible. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 72,680 miles

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

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

slight wear in compliance bushes

Pass 23 May 2019 69,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 66,363 miles

no acceleration detected on smoke test max reading was 0.06

Fail 21 May 2018 66,363 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

no acceleration detected on smoke test max reading was 0.06

Pass 24 May 2017 62,537 miles

Air fresheners removed from mirror prior to mtest.

Pass 23 May 2016 59,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 59,994 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 53,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 48,131 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 48,131 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 39,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,644 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 31 May 2011 21,735 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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BD08 EHR is a 2008 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BD08 EHR, 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 BD08 EHR registered?

BD08 EHR is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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