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BH04 HOW

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,121 mi
Last recorded108,121 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH04 HOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 108,121 miles

engine covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

sill covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents to both sides

under body covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

under engine covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

Fail 3 Feb 2026 108,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

sill covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents to both sides

under body covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

under engine covers fitted perventing full insprction of some compnents

Pass 20 Feb 2025 104,963 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth between 2mm & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel binding by hand

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,415 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Feb 2024 100,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexy deteriorated, exhaust not fully secure.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 85,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

covers fitted top/bottom

Pass 21 Mar 2020 83,632 miles

Under guards and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,931 miles

covers fitted top and underside

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,628 miles

covers fitted top and underside

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,096 miles

win ter tyres fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,751 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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BH04 HOW is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BH04 HOW, 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 BH04 HOW registered?

BH04 HOW is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BH04 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH04 HOW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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