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BK08 KCO

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,675 mi
Last recorded58,675 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KCO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,137 miles

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

front exhaust bracket missng

Pass 27 Jan 2017 42,217 miles

exhaust partly insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,262 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,335 miles

29% IMBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

O/S/R tyre on wear indicators

Pass 26 Jan 2013 30,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,153 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2011 25,192 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 KCO is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KCO, 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 KCO registered?

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

Is BK08 KCO safe to buy?

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