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BF08 OEA

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 OEA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,179 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,602 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Nov 2022 59,818 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,109 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,334 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 56,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,204 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr, osr tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 May 2018 44,652 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 44,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2017 40,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 40,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 40,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front tread worn smooth outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 34,908 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 30,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 21 May 2014 23,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,251 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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BF08 OEA is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF08 OEA, 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 BF08 OEA registered?

BF08 OEA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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