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BK08 KCG

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,290 mi
Last recorded136,290 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KCG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 136,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,160 miles

Dip beam image poor

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,755 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,005 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,667 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,862 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,006 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp at front slightly loose

wiring loose offside rear for brake pad wear sensor

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 51,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,010 miles

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

lightly grazed front screen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,899 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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BK08 KCG is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK08 KCG, 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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BK08 KCG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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