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BD08 XNM

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,830 mi
Last recorded135,830 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XNM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 135,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 127,748 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 127,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,203 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,301 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 XNM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD08 XNM, 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 BD08 XNM registered?

BD08 XNM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is BD08 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 XNM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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