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BG08 TZS

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,312 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 83,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,854 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,032 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,469 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

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 TZS is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

BG08 TZS is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BG08 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 TZS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG08 TZS have outstanding finance?

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