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BK08 KDZ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,962 mi
Last recorded114,962 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KDZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 114,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 111,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and lipped b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 110,989 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine under tray fitted obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect seized (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and lipped b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs have surface corrosion b/s/o/v

Pass 13 Feb 2023 102,612 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,499 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 97,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,602 miles

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

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

T.P.M.S.light on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,102 miles

Front tyres wearing close to limit and wearing heavily on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 7 Feb 2020 89,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front tyres wearing close to limit and wearing heavily on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,843 miles

Front tyres low on tread and wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2019 83,843 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres low on tread and wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2018 77,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,418 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 58,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (3.5.1g)

No Emissions Dtected

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,876 miles

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

all indicators flashing faster than normal

Fail 15 Mar 2014 45,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

all indicators flashing faster than normal

Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,568 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)

oil leak on diff

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,740 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 33,057 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 25,775 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 KDZ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

BK08 KDZ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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