MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking
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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi part. (6.1.2 (a))
Under trays fitted.
Exhaust mounting defective Slightly loos front. (6.1.2 (a))
Under trays fitted.
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.
Front exhaust loos at flexey
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front exhaust loos at flexey
Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components
Under tray fitted obsecuring some components
wet test
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
under trays fitted
diesel test passed trigger point not met.
n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
Handbrake warning light illuminated constantly
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BF08 YOM registered?
BF08 YOM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2008.
Is BF08 YOM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF08 YOM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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