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BK08 TDV

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,403 mi
Last recorded115,403 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TDV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,214 miles

Advise front number plate fading

Advise run flat to rear standard tyres to front

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,451 miles

Advise front tyres wearing innerand outer edge's

Advise slight exhaust blow at front flexible section

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,218 miles

rear differential excess wear/noisy.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,122 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2019 90,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre low on tread 3mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre low on tread 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,605 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,870 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 63,862 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,765 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)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 41,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,032 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,091 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,766 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 24,092 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,779 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 TDV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TDV, 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

How do I check the history of BK08 TDV?

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What year was BK08 TDV registered?

BK08 TDV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is BK08 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 TDV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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