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BG08 WYY

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,474 mi
Last recorded152,474 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 152,474 miles

Central EXSHUST SYSTEM LOSE

Nearside Rear DIFF SEAL

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 152,474 miles

Central EXSHUST SYSTEM LOSE

Nearside Rear DIFF SEAL

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 139,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 123,470 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 123,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2016 100,231 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2016 100,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,040 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,697 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,251 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 WYY is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BG08 WYY, 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 BG08 WYY registered?

BG08 WYY is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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