MOT Status
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165,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle bracing plates o/s/r and n/s/r corroded a lot
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flex damaged and a lot off movement may break off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r child seats fitted ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area cut to cords and balding outer edge and outer wall cut deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area cut to cords and balding outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area cut to cords and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flex damaged and a lot off movement may break off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r child seats fitted ()
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()
handbrake travel
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlamp loose ( still secure )
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust flexi broke ( still secure )
Front flexi exhaust mesh broken but not blowing
Nearside Front track rod end has slight play
Offside Front track rod end has slight play
Front BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING X 2
Front FLEX EXHAUST MESH BRAKEING UP
Front WINDSREEN CHIPPED ZONE B
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING X 2
Front FLEX EXHAUST MESH BRAKEING UP
Front WINDSREEN CHIPPED ZONE B
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle has passed emissions, too low to register on test
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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BD08 VNS is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VNS, 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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BD08 VNS is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2008.
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