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BK08 HUZ

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,030 mi
Last recorded141,030 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HUZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 141,030 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 141,029 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction Light on dash (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Light on dash (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rea number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both inner tyres have cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 130,612 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both front flexy hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,485 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 118,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,965 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,243 miles

Cracks in tread of nearside front tyre

Damp inside of nearside head lamp

Poor aim from washers ,only just passed test.Leaking under bonnet.Recommend a repair

Tread on each rear tyre as low as 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,804 miles

Nearside Front water in head light (borderline pass)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,556 miles

Nearside Front water in head light

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

under body wet due to weather

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,391 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,893 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 84,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi broken exhaust insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,638 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 70,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to passenger front seat

Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,601 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,334 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BK08 HUZ is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BK08 HUZ, 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 BK08 HUZ registered?

BK08 HUZ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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