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BD08 VNS

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,036 mi
Last recorded165,036 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VNS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 165,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 159,977 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 159,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 156,133 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 156,015 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,677 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 151,677 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 146,941 miles

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 ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 146,940 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 139,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 129,683 miles

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 )

Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,866 miles

Front flexi exhaust mesh broken but not blowing

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,492 miles

Front BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING X 2

Front FLEX EXHAUST MESH BRAKEING UP

Front WINDSREEN CHIPPED ZONE B

Fail 20 Jul 2016 112,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,851 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 143,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2014 98,729 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 72,547 miles

Vehicle has passed emissions, too low to register on test

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 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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