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BF08 YPD

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,891 mi
Last recorded16,891 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YPD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,891 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 174,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible/ DPF section snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 160,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre tread slighly out of shape

Fail 27 Mar 2015 160,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre tread slighly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 127,936 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 127,936 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 109,860 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise emissions too low to print

advise n/s/r handbrake reqs attention

advise rear tyre treads low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YPD 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 66.7%.

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 YPD, 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 BF08 YPD registered?

BF08 YPD is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BF08 YPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 YPD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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