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BG08 UAC

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,573 mi
Last recorded120,573 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 120,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 115,043 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 107,275 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 104,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 101,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive @sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (rose bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 78,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,934 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 66,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 58,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,124 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,133 miles

traction controll light iluminated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,684 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,157 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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BG08 UAC 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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

BG08 UAC is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is BG08 UAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 UAC 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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