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BF08 YOM

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,935 mi
Last recorded175,935 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YOM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 175,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 170,026 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2025 169,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seating correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake effort low

Pass 14 Mar 2024 165,629 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 160,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 148,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 142,584 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 136,453 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Slightly loos front. (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 12 Mar 2020 136,453 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Slightly loos front. (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,304 miles

Front exhaust loos at flexey

Fail 11 Mar 2019 130,304 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust loos at flexey

Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,497 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

wet test

Fail 12 Mar 2018 116,497 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

wet test

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,631 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,725 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,204 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,449 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,851 miles

Handbrake warning light illuminated constantly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,932 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 YOM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver 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 BF08 YOM, 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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BF08 YOM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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