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BG08 NCX

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,796 mi
Last recorded103,796 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NCX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 103,796 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 96,657 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 93,512 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,612 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 87,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 35,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 12,861 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 12,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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BG08 NCX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG08 NCX, 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 BG08 NCX registered?

BG08 NCX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BG08 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 NCX shows 18 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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